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Red Lentils250g – Perfect for Dals, Soups and Curries

Bring authentic flavour to your kitchen with Red Lentils-250g from SpiceNEasy NZ. A popular ingredient in Indian and international cuisine, red lentils are valued for their mild, earthy taste and tender, creamy texture when cooked. They are ideal for preparing comforting everyday meals, from traditional Indian dal to hearty soups, curries and stews.

Red lentils cook relatively quickly and readily absorb the flavours of herbs and spices, making them a convenient choice for delicious home cooking.

RRP:

NZ$ 5.99

Price:

NZ$ 2.99

Product Code:

SP-Red Lentil

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Why You'll Love Red Lentils

Quick Cooking: Convenient for preparing meals without lengthy cooking times.
Creamy Texture: Break down beautifully to create thick, satisfying dishes.
Versatile Ingredient: Perfect for dals, soups, curries and stews.
Pairs Well with Spices: Complements cumin, turmeric, coriander, ginger and garlic.
Everyday Pantry Essential: Ideal for a wide variety of home-cooked meals.

How to Use Red Lentils

Rinse thoroughly before cooking. Simmer in water or vegetable stock for approximately 15–20 minutes, or until tender, adjusting the cooking time to achieve your preferred consistency.

Prepare a traditional red lentil dal with onions, tomatoes and warming spices, or add red lentils to soups and vegetable curries for a rich, hearty texture. Serve with rice, roti or naan for a comforting meal.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Shop Red Lentils online at SpiceNEasy NZ and make delicious, flavourful meals with this versatile pantry staple.

Recipe for Red Lentil

Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbası)

Authentic Recipe

Ingredients (4 servings):

1 cup red lentils (rinsed)
1 onion (diced)
1 carrot (diced)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
6 cups vegetable broth
1 lemon (juiced)
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh mint

Key Steps:

Sauté onion + carrot in oil until soft
Add lentils + spices + broth → simmer 15 mins
Blend until silky → stir in lemon juice
Drizzle with chili oil + mint

Pro Tip:

For extra creaminess, blend with 1 boiled potato

Why Red Lentils Reign:

Feature	Red Lentils	Other Lentils
Cook Time	15 mins	30-45 mins (brown/green)
Texture	Melts into cream	Holds shape
Best For	Soups, purees	Salads, curries

Serving Ritual:
Squeeze lemon wedge at the table
Serve with crusty pide bread

Other Top Red Lentil Recipes:

Indian Masoor Dal Tadka (tempered with garlic + ghee)
Ethiopian Misir Wot (spicy berbere stew)
Vegan Lentil Bolognese (meaty texture without meat)

Storage Hack:

Freeze soup in jars (leaves room for expansion)

*Fun Fact: Archaeologists found red lentils in 8,000-year-old Turkish pots—the original fast food!*

Note

At Spice N Easy, we take food safety and allergen awareness seriously. Please be aware that all our products are packed in a facility in New Zealand , that also handles various allergens, including tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, lupin, gluten-containing cereals, soy, milk, eggs, and other potential allergens.

Although we take care to minimise the risk of cross-contact, we cannot guarantee that our products are completely free from traces of these allergens.

If you have a food allergy, intolerance, or dietary restriction, please read the product label carefully before consumption. If you have any concerns about allergens in our products, please contact us before placing your order.

Your safety and well-being are important to us. Thank you for choosing Spice N Easy.

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