How to cook Dhal

500 Grams of yellow split pea.

Soak them overnight, in cold water from the tap.
Next morning, change the water, and leave it for an hour.
Drain the water.
Boil in 6 pints of water, adjust the heat so it doesn't boil over.
Boil for 2-3 hours.
Heat some Cumin seeds in a dry pan, untill they start jumping.
Put them in.
Add some hot water if you want it thinner.
After searving, add salt for taste.
Eat with, Roti, rice, curry, or as it is :)