Dals

A colorful spread of various types of dals and beans on a wooden table, showcasing lentils, rajma, and arhar dal in vibrant bowls with spices surrounding them.

Discover Your Dal Knowledge!

Are you a true dal aficionado? Test your knowledge with our engaging quiz focused on the delicious world of lentils and beans commonly used in Indian cuisine.

See how well you know:

  • The most popular lentils in India
  • The characteristics of different dals
  • The origins of popular dishes
  • Fun facts about legumes

9 Questions2 MinutesCreated by CookingGuru24
What is the name of these lentils? Hint: Most commonly consumed lentil in India
Sabut Masoor Dal
Sabut Moong Dal
What is another name for Rajma?
Navy Beans
Red Kidney Beans
Pinto Beans
Great Northern Beans
What region is rajma popular in? And who introduced them to India?
Eastern
Southern
Northern
Western
China
Pakistan
East Africa
Portugese
Brits
What are some characteristics of Arhar Dal (split yellow pigeon peas)?
Require soaking
Must be sold split and skinless
Popular in the north and south
Mostly a northern dal
Popular in west and south India
Does not require soaking
What are the Indian names for these black eyed beans?
Lobia
Moong Dal
Chawli Dal
Toor Dal
What is lectin?
An emulsifier
A stabalizer
A thickener
A toxic chemical in beans
What is mutter?
A slang word for "mother" when referring to someone else's mother in an obscene joke about their mother
Mutter Fucker
Dried Peas/fresh too
Dried corn
Dried fish found in popular Southern Indian dishes
Is mutter paneer is one of the more popular dish featuring peas?
Yes
No, it's chana paneer
When sprouting Sabut Moong Dal what is the next step after soaking them for 6 hours?
They will start to sprout within 12 hours
Place them in a dark spot in a jar wrapped in cloth or cheesecloth
Put them in the fridge wrapped in papertowel
Plant them!
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