A small variety of the chickpea, this pale yellow dal has a delicately nutty aroma and flavor. It also goes by the names chana dal or bengal gram dal. It is combined with onions and spices to make a classic dal or it is mixed with meat to make koftas and kebabs. Chana dal is also used to make a variety of sweet dishes like payasam and puran poli.
Yellow split peas are small round peas that have been dried and halved. When cooked, they have a mild flavor.
