How to Say “Masoor Dal” in Tamil

மைசூர் பருப்பு
Maisūr paruppu
மைசூர் பருப்பு (Maisūr paruppu) is the Tamil way to say masoor dal.
மைசூர் பருப்பு is used to refer to the specific type of red lentil used in cooking. In many Tamil households, it is also commonly referred to as சிவப்பு பருப்பு to describe its color.

How do you pronounce it?

Maisūr paruppu

Did you know?

  • When using சிவப்பு பருப்பு to describe the red color, the lentils are actually orange or yellow after being husked. The term 'red' refers to the original color of the seed before processing.
  • The word பருப்பு shares a common linguistic ancestor with the Malayalam word പരിപ്പ് (parippŭ) and the Telugu word పప్పు (pappu), making it part of a shared Dravidian vocabulary for pulses.
  • In Tamil cuisine, பருப்பு (lentils) are often treated as a separate category from காய்கறிகள் (vegetables) in grocery lists and traditional menus, despite both being plant-based.

Example conversation

Anita and Arun are planning their meal.

  1. அனிதா Anita

    அருண், இன்று என்ன சமைக்கலாம்?
    Arun, indru enna samaikkalām?
    Arun, what shall we cook today?
  2. அருண் Arun

    மைசூர் பருப்பு செய்யலாம்.
    Maisūr paruppu seyyalām.
    Let's make masoor dal.
  3. அனிதா Anita

    நம்மிடம் மைசூர் பருப்பு இருக்கிறதா?
    Nammidam maisūr paruppu irukkirathā?
    Do we have masoor dal?
  4. அருண் Arun

    ஆம், ஜாரில் கொஞ்சம் இருக்கிறது.
    Ām, jāril konjam irukkirathu.
    Yes, there is some in the jar.

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