I discovered split green peas long after I left India. While you can find many variations of yellow split peas there, the ...

They also make a great addition to salads. There’s also urad dal (also known as ivory white lentils, or split and dehusked black gram lentils). These are the unsung hero of the lentil family.

Combine water, lentils, salt and bay leaves in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low; simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain; discard bay leaves.

Add the lentils, celery leaves and carrot, pour in the stock, and simmer 30 to 45 minutes until the lentils have largely disintegrated. Add salt and pepper, and water if the soup needs thickening ...