dholls

noun

Plural of dholl; a type of lentil (split pea) commonly used in Indian and Caribbean cuisine.

Usage: Also spelled 'dhal' or 'dal'; Common in South Asian cooking

Examples

She cooked a pot of dholls with turmeric and cumin for dinner.
Dholls are a staple protein source in vegetarian Indian meals.
The recipe calls for two cups of dried dholls.
Many Caribbean dishes feature dholls as a key ingredient.
He soaked the dholls overnight before cooking them.