Trinidadian Dhal is made with split peas, Caribbean peppers, onion, garlic and spices.
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Mauritian Dal with Eggplant and Chayote
Mauritian Dal more clearly shows its multicultural roots than any of the other dal recipes I’ve explored recently, with several clearly French ingredients along with the more typical Indian spices.
South African Dhal
South African dal is made with yellow split peas and typical Indian spices like turmeric, cumin fenugreek and curry leaves. My version is on the spicy side with lots of both red and green chilies.
Dhal Puri
Dhal Puri is a type of roti, or flatbread, popular among the Indian diaspora, especially in the Caribbean. It is filled with ground split peas and spices, and often served with curry or other Caribbean dishes.
Fijian Dahl
Fiji is another country with a sizable Indian population that we don’t tend to think about. Descendants of Indian indentured sugar plantation laborers make up some 38% of the population, and needless to say have their own subtle variations on the foods of their ancestors.
Lorin cooks Legumes 