Which of the following ingredients is not used to make dal?

Dal is an important food item that is served with rice or chapati. It provides the required amount of proteins to our body.

Dal is prepared in various ways using different ingredients. Pulses, water, and salt are the three main ingredients required to make dal. To infuse more flavour, dal is tempered with cumin, asafoetida, curry leaves, etc. in hot oil. 

Rice is a cereal used to prepare a main course food item like boiled rice, pulao, etc. Hence, rice is not used to make dal.