My only comment would be that it takes ages to simmer the lentils, if I could I'd probably buy them pre-cooked! (Not laziness, simply power consumption on a boat talking).
Ingredients: 200g dried yellow split peas. Rinse them well then cover with about a litre of water in a saucepan and simmer for about 35 minutes, or until they're softened. Skim the foam off the top and stir occasionally throughout cooking. By the end of the cooking time there won't be much water left in the pan, just ...
