dhal

/dɑːl/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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