Word
dahl
US/ˈdɑɫ/
UK/dˈɑːl/
Definition
n. a thick South Asian soup or stew made from dried lentils, peas, or beans. It is usually eaten with rice or bread.
n. a South Asian dish composed of pulses that have been stripped of their outer hulls and split. Refers both to the raw ingredient and the prepared thick stew.
Examples
“I made a spicy red lentil dahl for dinner.”
“The restaurant serves a variety of dahl dishes, ranging from creamy black lentils to yellow split peas with spinach.”
“While regional variations exist across the subcontinent, a basic dahl remains a nutritional staple, providing a primary source of protein when paired with flatbreads or steamed rice.”
Examples
simple
“I made a spicy red lentil dahl for dinner.”
contextual
“The restaurant serves a variety of dahl dishes, ranging from creamy black lentils to yellow split peas with spinach.”
complex
“While regional variations exist across the subcontinent, a basic dahl remains a nutritional staple, providing a primary source of protein when paired with flatbreads or steamed rice.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the substance or the raw pulses; countable when referring to specific varieties or menu items.
Scan code
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