chana dhal
Indian legume dish
Chana dhal is split chickpeas, a staple legume in South Asian cooking.
The yellow lentils are used in curries, soups, and the eponymous dish—a thick, spiced stew: We ordered chana dhal with naan.
Also spelled chana dal.
The name comes from Hindi.
Aromatic South Asian dish
- sambarSouth Indian vegetable broth
- rotiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- naanLeavened tandoor-baked flatbread
- parathaPan-fried unleavened flatbread
puri · thali · bhaji · pakora · rice · ghee · chapati · dosa
Yellow rhizome spice
- cuminGround aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- garam masalaIndian spice mixture
- curry leavesAromatic South Asian herb
fenugreek · asafoetida · mustard seeds · cardamom · chili powder · tamarind · ginger · garlic
Folded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
- veganAvoids all animal products
- plant-basedSourced from flora
iron · amino acids · folate · dietary · nourishment · sustenance · low-fat · wholesome
Rhythmic throbs or edible legumes
- lentilsSmall edible legume seeds
- split peasHalved dried legumes
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
- yellow lentilsHulled golden legumes
Basic dietary necessity
- driedStripped of moisture
- storecupboardKitchen storage for provisions
- bulkMain mass or size
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
ration · groceries · essentials · shelf-stable · stockpile · economical · versatile · storage
curry
Aromatic South Asian dish
- sambarSouth Indian vegetable broth
- rotiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- naanLeavened tandoor-baked flatbread
paratha · puri · thali · bhaji · pakora · rice · ghee · chapati · dosa · idli
turmeric
Yellow rhizome spice
- cuminGround aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- garam masalaIndian spice mixture
curry leaves · fenugreek · asafoetida · mustard seeds · cardamom · chili powder · tamarind · ginger · garlic · bay leaf
protein
Folded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
- veganAvoids all animal products
plant-based · iron · amino acids · folate · dietary · nourishment · sustenance · low-fat · wholesome · filling
pulses
Rhythmic throbs or edible legumes
- lentilsSmall edible legume seeds
- split peasHalved dried legumes
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
staple
Basic dietary necessity
- driedStripped of moisture
- storecupboardKitchen storage for provisions
- bulkMain mass or size
provisions · ration · groceries · essentials · shelf-stable · stockpile · economical · versatile · storage