dhal
Spiced legume dish
Dhal is the South Asian term for dried split legumes—lentils, peas, or beans—and the spiced stew made from them.
The dish is a staple across India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, typically served with rice or flatbread: We ordered dhal and naan.
Also spelled dal or daal.
Unleavened South Asian flatbread
- naanLeavened tandoor-baked flatbread
- chapatiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- thaliMulti-dish serving platter
- raitaYogurt-based cooling condiment
chutney · papadum · paratha · biryani · pulao · samosa · pickle · rice
Sourced from flora
- meatlessWithout animal flesh
- veganAvoids all animal products
- protein-richAbundant in amino acids
- legume-basedMade from podded seeds
Hindi word for chickpeas
- pulsesRhythmic throbs or edible legumes
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- proteinFolded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
dried · soaked · simmered · creamy · thick · thin · split · whole
Promoting health through food
- heartyWarm and substantial
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
- homelyUnattractive in appearance
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
soothing · wholesome · filling · humble · simple · everyday · familiar · restorative
Means of living
- nutritionBodily use of food
- affordableReasonably priced
- everydayOccurring each day
- budgetPlan for spending
filling · bulk · subsistence · household · daily · essential
roti
Unleavened South Asian flatbread
- naanLeavened tandoor-baked flatbread
- chapatiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- thaliMulti-dish serving platter
raita · chutney · papadum · paratha · biryani · pulao · samosa · pickle · rice · curry
plant-based
Sourced from flora
- meatlessWithout animal flesh
- veganAvoids all animal products
- protein-richAbundant in amino acids
chana
Hindi word for chickpeas
fiber · dried · soaked · simmered · creamy · thick · thin · split · whole · hulled
nourishing
Promoting health through food
satisfying · soothing · wholesome · filling · humble · simple · everyday · familiar · restorative · gentle
sustenance
Means of living
- nutritionBodily use of food
- affordableReasonably priced
- everydayOccurring each day
budget · filling · bulk · subsistence · household · daily · essential
- ancient weaponssword, swords, shield, shields, bow
- Indian foodrice, roti, naan, biryani, curry
- Arabic Lettersshin, ta, lam, dad, sad
- Semitic Scriptsaleph, he, zayin, yod, lamed
- Curry dishescurry, vindaloo, korma, balti, jalfrezi
- Indo-CaribbeanIndo-Caribbean, indentured labor, indenture, coolie, Hindu temples
dhalchicken tikka
Spiced Indian grilled meat
mutton curry · fish curry · keema · tandoori chicken · butter chicken
- chana dhalSplit chickpea preparation