Dish Lentil is a traditional Indian dish made from lentils, which are a type of LEGUME. The dish is made by cooking the lentils with spices and other ingredients such as onions, garlic, and tomatoes. The lentils used in the dish are usually split, meaning that the SEED has been split in half. The most common type of lentil used is the yellow split PEA. This dish is often served with rice or bread and is a popular vegetarian dish.