noun
- A type of lentil (Cajanus cajan) widely used in Indian and Caribbean cuisine, also called pigeon pea or arhar.
Usage: Also spelled 'dhal' or 'dal'; Common in South Asian and Caribbean cooking
Examples
- She cooked a pot of dholl with rice for dinner.
- Dholl is a staple protein source in many Caribbean households.
- The recipe calls for soaked dholl and coconut milk.
- In Trinidad, dholl is often served with roti and curry.
- Dried dholl can be stored for months in an airtight container.