Red Lentils (Masoor Dal)

🧡 Antra Organics Organic Red Lentils (Masoor Dal): Quick-Cooking Protein Power

Product Overview

Antra Organics Organic Red Lentils, known in India as Masoor Dal, are a beloved pantry staple prized for their delicate flavour, quick cooking time, and high nutritional value. These lentils are split and hulled, revealing a beautiful reddish-orange hue that transforms into a soft, golden yellow when cooked. They break down easily to create a creamy, smooth texture perfect for thick soups, stews, and traditional Indian dal.

Key Features

• ⚡ Rapid Cooking Time: Since they are hulled and split, Red Lentils require no pre-soaking and cook quickly, often in under 20 minutes—ideal for weeknight meals.

• ✅ Certified Organic & Pure: Grown with sustainable, natural farming methods, ensuring a product free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and GMOs.

• 🥣 Creamy Texture: They naturally disintegrate during cooking, lending a wonderful, creamy thickness to soups, purees, and classic dal preparations.

• 🌱 Highly Nutritious: An excellent plant-based source of protein and dietary fiber, perfect for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Health & Nutritional Benefits

Masoor Dal is a nutritional powerhouse that supports a healthy diet:

• Rich in Plant Protein: Provides essential amino acids, making it a valuable building block for muscle and overall cell health.

• High in Fiber: Aids in healthy digestion, promotes satiety, and helps manage healthy blood sugar levels.

• Abundant in Minerals: A great source of Iron, Folate, and Magnesium, vital for blood formation, nervous system function, and energy metabolism.

• Low in Fat: A naturally lean ingredient that supports weight management goals.

Culinary Uses

Red Lentils are one of the most versatile dals in global cuisine:

• Classic Indian Dal: The foundation for simple, comforting, and nutritious Masoor Dal served with rice or roti.

• Thick Soups & Stews: Use them to naturally thicken and enrich hearty vegetable soups and winter stews.

• Meatless Alternatives: A fantastic base for vegetarian lentil loaves, burgers, and sloppy joes due to their soft texture.

Simple Cooking Tip: Rinse the lentils briefly before cooking. Use a ratio of 1 part lentils to 3 parts water/broth. Simmer gently until soft and creamy.