# masoor dal

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Split red or orange lentils.
2. An Indian dish of such lentils cooked with onion, garlic, tomatoes and spices.

## Etymology
From Hindi मसूर दाल (masūr dāl); see masoor + dal.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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