Chana dal and yellow split peas are both legumes, but they come from different plants and have distinct characteristics:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eChana dal, also known as split Bengal gram dal, is made from split and skinned chickpeas (Cicer arietinum), commonly found in the Indian subcontinent. On the other hand, yellow split peas are derived from the seeds of the field pea (Pisum sativum), and they are popular in North America and some European cuisines.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eChana dal is relatively small and flat compared to yellow split peas, which are rounder and slightly larger.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eChana dal tends to cook faster than yellow split peas. Due to its smaller size, chana dal typically takes about 25 to 30 minutes to cook, whereas yellow split peas may require around 40 to 45 minutes.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eChana dal is known for its higher protein content and also provides a good amount of folate, iron, and magnesium.