dal; dhal, dhall
[ DAHL ]
A spicy dish made with lentils (or other
pulseS) , tomatoes, onions and various seasonings. Dal is often pureed and served with curried dishes. In India, the term "dal" refers to any of almost 60 varieties of dried
pulses, including peas, mung beans and lentils.
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