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dal
Lentils (dal)
Lentil curry; Gujarati dal is famously a little sweet.
ગુજરાતી દાળ થોડી મીઠી હોય છે.
Gujarati dal is a little sweet.
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.
'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.