Hindi · Food & Drink
दाल
daal
Lentils
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A dish of cooked lentils, eaten with rice or roti.
Example
आज खाने में दाल और सब्ज़ी है।
Today's meal is lentils and vegetables.
Etymology
The term 'दाल' (daal) comes from the Sanskrit 'दालिका', which refers to various pulses. It has been integral to Indian cooking for centuries, symbolizing nourishment.
How & Where It’s Used
'दाल' is widely used in both spoken and written contexts throughout India, typically in casual settings. There are many regional variations of daal recipes.