Chicken Dal Curry

Name: Chicken Dal Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow split peas; 2 1/2 lbs (8) bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 ounce piece ginger; 2 1/2 cups minced yellow onion; 1/3 cup minced garlic; 1 to 3 Thai chiles (optional); 2 bay leaves; 2 1/4 cups water; 1 teaspoon Madras curry; 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1 cup cilantro sprigs for garnish; 1 lime (cut into wedges for garnish)