Dhal

In the Caribbean we make a roti called dhal puri where the dal is boiled, ground and seasoned with garlic, chilies, salt and cumin. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The poori itself is filled with ground split peas and is called dhal poori which is why it’s messy. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On our last night we have takeaway curry Keralan style: pots of beetroot thoran, fish curry, white chapati rice and dhal cooked by next-door neighbour Minni and eaten at a long, candlelit table in the garden. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Put some more dhal on my plate, ordered Anil at this moment, probably to squash her miniscule show of spirit. ❋ Ramola D (2011)

Reena, said Sadhana quickly, saying the first name that came to her head, serving herself rice and broccoli and dhal and avoiding looking at him. ❋ Ramola D (2011)

A home cook's everyday repertoire might include Keralan fish curry or dhal – dishes that show the increasingly sophisticated appreciation of south Asian cuisine. ❋ Homa Khaleeli (2010)

That evening Sadhana was just setting the food on the table, the parathas and savory brinjal and potato fry, the dhal with pumpkin, the broccoli cooked Indian-style like cauliflower, with turmeric, onions, and ginger, which Ashish acutely disliked but which she knew was good for him, when the phone rang. ❋ Ramola D (2011)

Returning to the buffet line "just for dessert" (see mango mousse in lower-right corner), one might then look down to see a full plate of chicken curry, yellow rice, dhal, pineapple chutney, bitter gourd, and coconut sambol (an all-purpose sweet and spicy condiment of grated coconut, chili, and lemon juice). ❋ The MTA Dining Car (2010)

Anatomy of a Sri Lankan buffet plate (clockwise from the papadum): leeks, dhal, eggplant, chicken curry, potato, bitter gourd, coconut sambol, goat curry, and kingfish curry; mango and pineapple chutney, yellow rice (center). ❋ The MTA Dining Car (2010)

For the dhal, the lentils are simmered in coconut milk along with turmeric, cumin seed, red chili, and clove. ❋ The MTA Dining Car (2010)

Serve with the dhal on the side and all the usual suspects basmati rice, chutney and yoghurt. ❋ Allegra McEvedy (2010)

Looks like doas made out of urad dhal, besan, and rice. ❋ Anjali (2008)

The best way of getting pulses down my gullet is with dhal, in which split peas are completely melted, boiled with curry powder, garlic, chili, and then topped off with cumin seeds and garlic fried to a crisp which both add that magical aroma. ❋ Homesick Texan (2008)

I in no way stated that poori is in no way South Indian – I stated that dhal poori is not south indian. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Although you may have had dhal poori in India my point is that it is different from what you find in the west indies. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If we look at average traditional Indians or average traditional Tibetans, for example, most are perfectly content to eat the exact same thing every day of their lives – such as rice and dhal (lentils) or noodle soup. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Damn what a [wild party], DHAL even showed up and free styled [a lil bit]" "So I met DHAL for the first time two weeks ago, I challenged him to a rap battle I am still [recovering]" ❋ Riverheadlocal (2012)

Dhal is a [awesome] guy ,but he [kinda] [scares] me ❋ Dante_22 (2021)

- Dhal Belly [thinks] he's from [the Lion King] ❋ Sabrina Babbie (2010)

[Gerben] [prepared] [Dhal curry] for us tonight, it was Delicious! ❋ GarryBedrock (2017)