variants
or dahl
or dhal
or less commonly dholl
: dried legumes (such as lentils, beans, or peas)
also
: an Indian dish made of simmered and usually pureed and spiced legumes
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Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
Sarah and Anna then share recipe ideas—from Sarah, a red lentil dal with citrus and herbs that’s makeable in advance and very budget-friendly; and from Anna, cold roast salmon with a salsa verde that’s designed to be served at room temperature or cold.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 July 2024
The menu blends traditional and contemporary flavors and includes options like chaat, kathi rolls and dal.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 will serve a three-course brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $55 per person, and a four-course dinner menu from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for $75 per person.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Order butter chicken, tikka masala, buttery black dal, aloo gobi and more.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
Sarah and Anna then share recipe ideas—from Sarah, a red lentil dal with citrus and herbs that’s makeable in advance and very budget-friendly; and from Anna, cold roast salmon with a salsa verde that’s designed to be served at room temperature or cold.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 July 2024
The menu blends traditional and contemporary flavors and includes options like chaat, kathi rolls and dal.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 will serve a three-course brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $55 per person, and a four-course dinner menu from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for $75 per person.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Dal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dal. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
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