noun
- Plural of dhal; dried legumes (such as lentils, peas, or beans) used in South Asian cuisine, or a dish made from these legumes.
Usage: Also spelled 'dals' or 'dals'; Common in Indian and South Asian cooking; Often used in vegetarian and vegan dishes
Examples
- She prepared several different dhals for the dinner party.
- Red dhals cook faster than brown ones.
- The restaurant serves a variety of dhals with rice and bread.
- Dhals are an important source of protein in vegetarian diets.
- My grandmother's recipe for dhals has been passed down for generations.
- The market sells both whole and split dhals.