Red Lentil 1kg

Recipes & Uses

Perfect for Indian Dhal

Red Lentils are one of the easiest pulses for making a quick Masoor Dal.

Simmer them with turmeric until tender, then finish with a tempering of ingredients such as cumin, garlic, ginger, chilli and garam masala.

Because the lentils naturally soften and break down, they create a creamy dhal without needing to be mashed.

Ideal for Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentils are also central to Mercimek Çorbası, the classic Turkish lentil soup.

SpicenEasy's current recipe combines Red Lentils with onion, carrot, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, vegetable stock, lemon and mint, then blends the soup until smooth.

Excellent for Quick Soups

Add Red Lentils to:

• Vegetable soup
• Tomato soup
• Pumpkin soup
• Carrot soup
• Spiced lentil soup

As they cook, they soften into the liquid and help create a naturally thicker, smoother consistency.

Great for Curries & Stews

Add Red Lentils to vegetable curries, coconut-based curries and one-pot stews.

Their mild flavour readily takes on spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, chilli and garam masala.

Use as a Natural Thickener

Because Split Red Lentils break down readily, they can add body to soups, curries and stews without needing flour or another starch-based thickener.

This is particularly useful when you want the thickening ingredient to become part of the dish rather than remain separate.

Make Lentil Patties

Cook the Lentils until soft, cool them, then combine with vegetables, spices and suitable binding ingredients to make lentil patties, fritters or veggie burgers.

SpicenEasy's current pages also suggest Red Lentils for vegetable burgers and patties.

Try Lentil Bolognese

Add Red Lentils to a tomato-based sauce with onion, garlic and herbs for an easy lentil Bolognese-style sauce.

The Lentils soften into the sauce, making this a good application when you don't want firm, whole lentils.

Red Lentils vs Brown or Green Lentils

Red Lentils are split and skinless, cook rapidly and tend to break down into a creamy texture.

Brown and Green Lentils generally retain more of their shape, making them better suited to salads and dishes where you want individual lentils to remain distinct.

The current SpicenEasy product information gives approximately 15–20 minutes as the typical cooking time for Red Lentils.

Do Red Lentils Need Soaking?

Generally, no soaking is required.

Rinse the Lentils thoroughly, then simmer in water, stock or your chosen sauce until tender. Because they cook quickly, keep an eye on the texture if you want some definition remaining.

Buy Red Lentils in Bulk in New Zealand

SpicenEasy currently sells Red Lentils in a 1kg bulk pack.

Order Split Red Lentils online in NZ for dhal, lentil soup, curries, stews, patties and easy weeknight cooking.

Storage

Store dried Red Lentils tightly sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.