English: Red Lentils, Split Red Lentils
Hindi: Masoor, Masoor ki Dal

Among the lentils, red lentils are considered to be among the more easily digestible ones. It is used more in abundance in the northern parts of India, rather than the south.

Though the traditional masoor ki dal, still is a hot favourite among many, these lentils have begun to be used in a wide variety of dishes.