Indian dish of pulses and spices (4)

I believe the answer is:

dahl

(Other definitions for dahl that I've seen before include "British author, notably of children's books, d.1990" , "Roald -, Br. author" , "British writer of many children's books, d. 1990" , "Roald - - (deviser of Willy-Wonka)" , "Roald -, British writer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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