noun
- Plural of dal; dried legumes (such as lentils, split peas, or beans) used in cooking, especially in South Asian cuisine.
Usage: Often used in Indian and South Asian cooking; Can refer to the legumes themselves or to a prepared dish made from them
Examples
- She bought several types of dals at the Indian grocery store.
- Red dals cook faster than brown lentils.
- The restaurant serves a variety of dals with rice and bread.
- My grandmother makes delicious dals with turmeric and cumin.
- Dals are an important source of protein in vegetarian diets.
- The recipe calls for two cups of mixed dals.