![A bowl of dal dhokli](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/stp-dal-dhokli-6529-1568x2352.jpg)
Dal
![Dry lentils](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/drylentils-1083-3-1-scaled.jpeg)
About Dal
Dal are split lentils, beans and pulses that do not require soaking before cooking. They are an essential part of Indian cuisine, partly because of the importance of the Indian agriculture economy, and partly because of the significant Indian population that relies on dal as a major plant source of protein.
For me, Dal are simply comfort food. Below you will find many dishes that feature dal. For an overview of all of the lentils used in Indian cuisines, check out our Guide to Indian Dal, Lentils, Beans, and Pulses.
![A bowl of dal dhokli](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/stp-dal-dhokli-6529-1568x2352.jpg)
![A bowl of khichdi](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/stp-khichdi-4512-1568x2352.jpg)
Instant Pot Khichdi | Sadi Khichdi
![A tray of dhokla](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/stp-dhokla-3700-1568x2352.jpg)
Traditional Khatta Dhokla | Rice and Lentil Steam Bread
![Dal makhani burrito](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/stp-dal-makhani-burrito-8943.jpg)
Dal Makhani Burrito
![Dal Makhani nachos](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/stp-dal-makhani-nachos-8736.jpg)
Dal Makhani Nachos
![Ringan tuvar nu shaak](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/stp-ringan-tuvar-shaak-3.jpg)
Ringan Tuvar nu Shaak | Eggplant and Pigeon Pea Shaak
![Dal, lentils, beans and pulses commonly used in Indian cooking](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/stp-lentils-1771.jpg)
A Guide to Indian Dal, Lentils, Beans, and Pulses
![Tuvar lilva kachori](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/stp-tuvar-lilva-kachori-0948.jpg)
Tuvar ni Kachori (Lilva Kachori)
![Bowl of Dal Fry](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/stp-dal-fry-1856-scaled.jpg)
Dal Fry
![Dal Tadka](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/stp-dal-tadka-1930-scaled.jpg)
Dal Tadka
![Goan Coconut Dal](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/stp-coconut-dal-6251-scaled.jpg)
Goan Coconut Dal
![Tomato Dal](https://indiaphile.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/stp-tomato-dal-6332-1568x2352.jpg)