dahl

• Nom désignant une plante tropicale ligneuse à fleurs jaunes et gousses plates, largement cultivée sous les tropiques, ou la petite graine très nutritive de cette plante (le pois d'Angole).

A noun referring to a tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods, widely cultivated in the tropics, or the small highly nutritious seed of the pigeon-pea plant.

1. Pigeon pea plantB2formalculinary

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

   Pois d'Angole

   • The dahl plant thrives in warm climates with plenty of sunlight.
   • Farmers in India often grow dahl as a staple crop.
   • The yellow flowers of the dahl plant are quite striking in the field.

   Synonymespigeon pea

2. Edible seedB1formalculinary

   A small, highly nutritious seed from the pigeon-pea plant, commonly used in cooking.

   Graine de pois cajan

   • She cooked a delicious dahl curry for dinner.
   • Dahl is a rich source of protein and fiber.
   • Many vegetarian dishes use dahl as a main ingredient.

   Synonymespigeon pea