Yellow Split Pea Dhal

Creamy yellow split pea dhal. This works perfectly with my Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks also here on Mydish

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   1. Soak your yellow split peas in cold water for an hour or so, overnight is best.
   
   2. Wash your lentils and place in a deep saucepan with 4 cups of water over them, let them come to a boil and cook for about 45-50 minutes. Keep checking them or adding water to stop it from burning at the bottom.
   
   3. Put some olive oil in a frying pan and add your chopped ginger, garlic and onion, let them cook for 2 minutes, then add the thyme and tomatoes, let this cook slowly till the tomatoes and onions are soft.
   
   4. The dhal should no longer be in pea form but all mixed into a thick, smooth texture, add a little water if too thick. Once cooked place in a bowl and put your delicious tomato topping over the dhal, swirl it in so it all mixes up.