what is dhal
dhal. n. 1. (Plants) a tropical African and Asian leguminous shrub, Cajanus cajan, cultivated in tropical regions for its nutritious pealike seeds. 2. (Cookery) Former name: pigeon pea the seed of this shrub.3. (Cookery) a curry made from lentils or other pulses.hal-tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics. cajan pea, Cajanus cajan, catjang pea, dahl, pigeon pea, pigeon-pea plant, red gram.