 The split pea is known to be a natural food source that contains some of the highest amounts of dietary fibre, containing 26 grams of fibre per 100 gram portion (104% DV based on a diet).The Indian "toor dal" (split pigeon peas) and "chana dal" (split yellow gram, desi chickpeas) are commonly also referred to as peas, although from other legume species than "Pisum sativum".Green and yellow split peas are commonly used to make pea soup or "split pea soup", and sometimes pease pudding, which was commonly prepared in medieval Europe.