Dal is a Sanskrit and Hindi term referring to pulses which have been stripped of their outer skins and split, as well as to the thick, spicy stew prepared therefrom.
Split green peas are known all over the world, but rarely consumed in India, where over 50 different varieties of pulses are known. The most popular dals include:
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