dhal

/dɑːl/

Definitions

1. noun

a dish made from split red or yellow lentils, often flavored with spices and herbs, especially in Indian cuisine

“My grandmother made a delicious dhal for dinner tonight.”

2. verb

to cook or prepare dhal

“She dhalled the lentils for hours to make them tender.”

Synonyms

  • curry
  • lentil stew

Antonyms

  • nothing