15 Types of Bengali Dals You Should Try at home - Lentil dal

Bengali Dal Traditions

Dal may look simple on a Bengali plate, but the pulse, tempering, vegetables and season can turn it into a completely different dish.

Musur, moong, chholar and other dals do not all enter the Bengali kitchen in the same way. Some are everyday companions to rice, while others belong to particular menus, seasons or occasions. Tempering with spices, adding vegetables or changing the roasting and cooking method creates many distinct preparations.

This collection of Bengali dals and their kitchen traditions is being updated. More is coming soon.