dhal
/dɑːl/
noun
- Dried split pulses (such as lentils, peas, or beans) used in South Asian cooking.
- The recipe calls for red dhal, which cooks faster than whole lentils.
- She bought a bag of yellow dhal to make soup.
- Dhal is a staple source of protein in many vegetarian diets.
- A thick, spicy soup or stew made from cooked split pulses, often eaten with rice or bread.
- He ordered dhal and rice at the Indian restaurant.
- My grandmother's dhal is flavored with turmeric, cumin, and garlic.
- We had a warm bowl of dhal with naan bread for dinner.