Gujarati · Food & Drink

દાળ

dal

Lentils (dal)

Beginnernoun

Definition

Lentil curry; Gujarati dal is famously a little sweet.

Example

ગુજરાતી દાળ થોડી મીઠી હોય છે.

Gujarati dal is a little sweet.

Etymology

The term 'દાળ' (dal) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'दाल' (dāla), meaning 'split' or 'to split'. This reflects the preparation of various pulses that are split and cooked in Indian cuisine.

How & Where It’s Used

'દાળ' is used in both formal and informal settings, often appearing in culinary discussions and written recipes. Regional variations exist in the forms and combinations of dal across Gujarat.

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