variants
or dahl
or dhal
or less commonly dholl
: dried legumes (such as lentils, beans, or peas)
also
: an Indian dish made of simmered and usually pureed and spiced legumes
Examples of dal in a Sentence
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Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024
Everyday Dal The warming, soothing and downright healing effects of dal are well known throughout South Asia and its diaspora.
—Priya Krishna, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2024
The Gujarati dal, with its sunny turmeric color and a flavor that was equal parts bright, spicy and sweet, was equally as good.
—The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
My second course arrived quickly (turns out Kad has some help in that kitchen), a combo platter of chicken tikka masala and Gujarati dal divided by a strip of rice, each dish zig-zagged with a squirt of chutney.
—The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
The case also includes another creamy concoction, dal makhani, a dish with black lentils.
—Suhasini Raj Anindito Mukherjee, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024
The Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 three-course brunch menu will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $55 per person.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Tandoori curried prawns, four-cheese chicken tikka and double butter dal makhani are just a few of the flavorful Indian dishes up for grabs at Farzi Café, while nearby El Gaucho is a must-visit for meat lovers thanks to their decadent 20-ounce Chateaubriand.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Karan arranges her chapters regionally, and even includes one on dal soups and dals in neighboring countries, so there’s something for everyone here.
—Meher Mirza, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
Noun
Saffron pulao rice, black dairy dal and garlic naan accompany each of the six main course options, which include: malai kofta; mushroom pepper fry; saag paneer; Old Delhi butter chicken; kashmiri mutton rogan josh and tandoori salmon.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024
Everyday Dal The warming, soothing and downright healing effects of dal are well known throughout South Asia and its diaspora.
—Priya Krishna, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2024
The Gujarati dal, with its sunny turmeric color and a flavor that was equal parts bright, spicy and sweet, was equally as good.
—The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
My second course arrived quickly (turns out Kad has some help in that kitchen), a combo platter of chicken tikka masala and Gujarati dal divided by a strip of rice, each dish zig-zagged with a squirt of chutney.
—The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
The case also includes another creamy concoction, dal makhani, a dish with black lentils.
—Suhasini Raj Anindito Mukherjee, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024
The Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 three-course brunch menu will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $55 per person.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Tandoori curried prawns, four-cheese chicken tikka and double butter dal makhani are just a few of the flavorful Indian dishes up for grabs at Farzi Café, while nearby El Gaucho is a must-visit for meat lovers thanks to their decadent 20-ounce Chateaubriand.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Karan arranges her chapters regionally, and even includes one on dal soups and dals in neighboring countries, so there’s something for everyone here.
—Meher Mirza, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
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