dahl

South Asian stew

Dahl is a South Asian dish of spiced lentils or other pulses, cooked until soft and often served over rice or with flatbread.

Also spelled dal or daal.

The word comes from Hindi and refers both to the dried legumes themselves and the prepared dish: We ordered dahl with naan.

cooking

simmer

Cook just under boiling

blooming · cumin · turmeric · coriander · mustard seed · curry leaf · asafoetida · ginger · garlic · onion

legume

lentil

Edible disc-shaped legume

  • pulseArterial blood throb
  • legumePod-producing plant family
  • chanaHindi word for chickpeas

pigeon pea · yellow split peas · red lentils · black lentils · brown lentils · mung bean · chickpea · protein · fiber · dried

cuisine

curry

Aromatic South Asian dish

  • masalaIndian spice blend
  • tandoorVertical clay cooking chamber
  • naanLeavened tandoor-baked flatbread

roti · chutney · raita · paneer · ghee · thali · samosa · bhaji · papadum · biryani

nutrition

protein

Folded amino chain

  • fiberPlant-based digestive aid
  • ironElement twenty-six
  • folateVitamin for DNA synthesis

plant-based · vegan · vegetarian · meatless · nutritious · healthy · low-fat · sustainable · affordable · complete protein

comfort

nourishing

Promoting health through food

soothing · wholesome · satisfying · simple · humble · everyday · staple · filling · budget · economical

Opposites
dish texture/consistency

dahlbhuna

Dry-fried curry style

tandoori · kebab · pakora · samosa · papadum

protein source in south asian cuisine

dahlchicken tikka

Spiced Indian grilled meat

butter chicken · keema · tandoori chicken · fish curry · mutton

culinary simplicity/status

dahlbiryani

Spiced layered rice dish

korma · rogan josh · butter chicken

Phrases
Family

dahls

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G