daal

Originating from Indian cuisine, daal, also known as dal, paruppu, or pappu, is a term used to describe dried, split pulses that do not require pre-soaking before cooking. The term also refers to a variety of soups prepared from these pulses. The word 'Daal' has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language, where it means 'to split.' In modern Hindi, daal can refer to certain types of dried lentils, beans, or peas.