keerukamal
Keerukamal is a term primarily associated with traditional Indian, particularly South Indian, cuisine. It refers to a specific type of lentil, often a variety of split pigeon peas, that has been processed in a particular way. The term "keeru" generally signifies a split or halved form, and "kamal" can refer to a lentil or pulse. Therefore, keerukamal essentially means split lentils.
These split lentils are a staple ingredient in many regional dishes, valued for their nutritional content and
The specific variety of lentil used for keerukamal can vary, but it is most frequently pigeon peas