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dali

[DAH-lee]
nounmasculinepl: dalis
a type of Indian lentil dish; dal/dhal
1. A staple Indian and South Asian dish made from dried lentils, peas, or beans that are cooked into a thick stew or curry, often seasoned with spices
We ordered dali with rice for dinner at the Indian restaurant.
Pedimos dali com arroz no jantar no restaurante indiano.
2. The dried lentils or legumes used to make this dish
I need to buy some red dali at the market.
Preciso comprar dali vermelho no mercado.
Synonyms
daldhallentil curry

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dali
Used in areas with Indian cuisine influence or immigrant communities
Portugal
dali
Less common; often referred to as 'lentilhas' or 'curry de lentilhas'
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