dal

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noun

ˈdäl

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

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Guys who are serious about their stews, roasts, and dals will get years of use out of this thing. —

Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2024 Shah Jee offers traditional Pakistani dishes like masoor dal, chana masala, aloo palak, saag paneer, chicken masala and Roti. —

Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024 Order butter chicken, tikka masala, buttery black dal, aloo gobi and more. —

Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024 Sarah and Anna then share recipe ideas—from Sarah, a red lentil dal with citrus and herbs that’s makeable in advance and very budget-friendly; and from Anna, cold roast salmon with a salsa verde that’s designed to be served at room temperature or cold. —

The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for dal