dahls

Spiced lentil stews

Dahls is the plural of dahl, a South Asian dish of spiced lentils or other legumes cooked into a thick stew or soup.

The word comes from Hindi.

Dahl is a dietary staple across India, Pakistan, and neighboring regions, typically served over rice or with flatbread: We ordered three different dahls.

Also spelled dal or daal.

cuisine

lentils

Small edible legume seeds

rice · naan · roti · chapati · tempering · ghee · curry · Indian · Pakistani · Bangladeshi

preparation

simmering

Cooking below boiling point

tempering · blooming · garlic · onions · tomatoes · ginger · chilies · mustard seeds · curry leaves · asafoetida

varieties

chana

Hindi word for chickpeas

  • yellowHue between green and orange
  • redPrimary color, warm
  • blackDarkest possible hue

split · whole · sambar

Opposites
protein source in south asian cuisine

dahlschicken tikka

Spiced Indian grilled meat

fish curry · kebabs

dish texture/consistency

dahlsbhuna

Dry-fried curry style

stir-fries

cuisine type

dahlschili con carne

Spiced meat stew

Phrases
Family

dahl

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