variants
or dahl
or dhal
or less commonly dholl
: dried legumes (such as lentils, beans, or peas)
also
: an Indian dish made of simmered and usually pureed and spiced legumes
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Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 will serve a three-course brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $55 per person, and a four-course dinner menu from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for $75 per person.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
Offerings change daily but always feature the star ingredients of local cooking: Rich ghee and sweet jowar (sorghum), nutty bajra (pearl millet), and earthy lentils, all rendered in mouth-watering dals and curries.
—Marianna Cerini, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2023
Choose among dosas, kebabs, dals, paneers and curries.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
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Noun
The menu blends traditional and contemporary flavors and includes options like chaat, kathi rolls and dal.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 will serve a three-course brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $55 per person, and a four-course dinner menu from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for $75 per person.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
Offerings change daily but always feature the star ingredients of local cooking: Rich ghee and sweet jowar (sorghum), nutty bajra (pearl millet), and earthy lentils, all rendered in mouth-watering dals and curries.
—Marianna Cerini, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2023
Choose among dosas, kebabs, dals, paneers and curries.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
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“Dal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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