dhal

• Planta tropical leñosa con flores amarillas brillantes y vainas planas, ampliamente cultivada en regiones tropicales por sus semillas comestibles; también se refiere a las legumbres secas, partidas o enteras, que se usan como alimento, especialmente en la cocina del sur de Asia.

A tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods, widely cultivated in tropical regions for its edible seeds.

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1. Lentil dishA2formalculinary

   A staple South Asian dish made from dried split pulses (lentils, peas, or beans) cooked into a thick stew or soup, often seasoned with spices.

   guiso de legumbres (dal)

   • She served a warm bowl of dhal with rice for dinner.
   • This restaurant makes a delicious red lentil dhal.
   • Dhal is a common source of protein in vegetarian diets.

2. Pigeon pea plantB2formal

   A tropical woody herb (Cajanus cajan) with showy yellow flowers and flat pods, cultivated for its edible seeds.

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   • The farmer grows dhal in his fields for both food and soil improvement.
   • Dhal plants thrive in warm climates with moderate rainfall.
   • The yellow flowers of the dhal plant attract many bees.

   Sinónimospigeon pea