How to Cook Red Split Lentils

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Ngày cập nhật gần nhất: 15/4/2026

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Ingredients

Regular Red Lentil Dish

Red Lentil Curry

Red Lentil Soup

Regular Red Lentil Dish

Red Lentil Curry

Red Lentil Soup

Red split lentils are commonly used to create a thick, creamy dish. These dried lentils are actually orange in color and are often referred to as Egyptian lentils. The following article will guide you through the process of preparing red lentils for your daily meals, as well as red lentil curry and red lentil soup.

Ingredients

Regular Red Lentil Dish

1 cup red split lentils
2 1/2 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste

Red Lentil Curry

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons freshly chopped ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
4 small carrots, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1 cup red split lentils
4 cups vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Red Lentil Soup

1 cup red split lentils
3 cups vegetable broth
3 ripe tomatoes
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup chopped white or yellow onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon salt

Steps

Regular Red Lentil Dish

Rinse the dry lentils thoroughly. Place the lentils in a sieve. Red lentils are known to contain small stones, so ensure they are properly cleaned. Rinse under running water and remove any debris.

Place the cleaned lentils into a pot to cook. Add water to the pot.

Bring the water to a boil.

Lower the heat once the water reaches a boil. Always remember to stir regularly to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Remove the pot once the lentils are cooked. Red split lentils will typically cook in about 25 minutes. You can tell they are done when they have thickened or become soft and mushy.

Season with salt and pepper.

Use the lentils in your desired dish. Cooked red lentils are often added to other dishes or eaten on their own. Try using them in these recipes:

Add to soups and stews with meat.
Incorporate into vegetable or meat curries.
Use in kofte (Indian-style meatballs).

Red Lentil Curry

Rinse the lentils. Place the lentils in a sieve and rinse thoroughly.

Heat oil in a large pan. Place the pan over medium heat and allow the oil to heat up completely.

Add ginger and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes until softened.

Add curry powder.

Add potatoes and carrots. Continue cooking for 5 more minutes.

Stir in lentils, broth, salt, and pepper.

Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat once boiling. Stir the curry occasionally to prevent it from sticking.

Cook the curry for 20 minutes. The dish is ready when the lentils and vegetables are soft and tender.

Serve with bread, lemon slices, and rice.

Red Lentil Soup

Rinse the lentils. Place the lentils in a sieve and rinse under running water for 1 to 2 minutes.

Cook the lentils. Add the lentils to a pot with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender, about 12 minutes.

Peel the tomatoes. Make an 'X' incision at the top. Boil a separate pot of water, then drop the tomatoes into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove them. Once cooled slightly, peel off the skin starting from the 'X'.