Dal’s from the Indian subcontinent, so naan is great with it (though flatbreads like roti or chapati are more common I’ve heard). The nuttiness of accompanying basmati rice is also a classic (a combo known as dal bhat; for this, imo a thicker, pastier dal works better). Add some lime and/or cilantro to the rice for freshness, or have raw veggies like broccoli or cucumber with a yogurt dip to cool off from the warm spice flavors.
Dal’s from the Indian subcontinent, so naan is great with it (though flatbreads like roti or chapati are more common I’ve heard). The nuttiness of accompanying basmati rice is also a classic (a combo known as dal bhat; for this, imo a thicker, pastier dal works better). Add some lime and/or cilantro to the rice for freshness, or have raw veggies like broccoli or cucumber with a yogurt dip to cool off from the warm spice flavors.