Toor Dal is the  popular lentil in Pakistan & India they are also called Thuvaram paruppu or kandhi pappu. Yellow split peas can be made into a puree for serving with vegetables. It is also used with lemon and vinaigrette to make salads. Toovar dal, which exhibits a thick gelatinous/meaty consistency. They take a little longer to cook than moong or masoor dal. The South Pakistan & Indian delicacy, sambhar which is an accompaniment for dosa, idli or even rice is cooked with toor dal.