description
Yellow split peas must be soaked before use. They are usually flavoured with ground turmeric and added to soups and dal-styled curries. They have a hearty, nutty, sweet flavour and form the base for baya kyaw.
substitutes
Chana dal
availability
Supermarkets, Asian stores
related recipes
Butter & lentil rice, Yellow split pea fritters

description
Chana dal closely resembles yellow split peas but are smaller in size. I think they have a wonderful nutty, sweet flavour.
substitutes
Yellow split peas
availability
Supermarket, Asian stores
related recipes
Butter & lentil rice

Rice is an essential part of a Burmese meal and on special occasions, like birthdays and anniversaries, we make butter and lentil rice to eat with rich meaty curries.

These fritters regularly feature as an appetiser when a group of friends come over for dinner. They are so easy to make and popular with everyone.