Legume

Split

Split lentils are seeds halved and usually skinned—classic red and yellow masoor and moong-style market forms that cook in 15–25 minutes to a soft puree for dal, soups, and infant food. They do not hold shape like Puy or whole green lentils; that collapse is the point for thick, spoonable dishes. Rinse until water runs clearer, skim foam while simmering, and season with tempering spices (tadka) of cumin, garlic, chilli, or curry leaf. No soak required. Salt and acid near the end if you need maximum softness first.

Track this ingredient

Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Explore further

Hulled Split

Red Split

Yellow Split

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedFreshPrepared

Traits

Culinary PartVersatile

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 117

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.84 g
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 10.4 mg
Salt 0.02 g
Total Carbohydrate 19.3 g
Dietary Fibre 6.13 g
Total Sugars 1.94 g
Complex / starch 11.8 g
Protein 9.18 g
Water 62 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 117 kcal
Water 62 g
Carbohydrates 19.3 g
- Sugars 1.94 g
- Starch 11.8 g
- Fibre 6.13 g
Protein 9.18 g
Fat 0.84 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.21 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g
  - Omega-3 0.03 g
Vitamins 139 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.24 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.4 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.46 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 4.5 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 107 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.44 mg
- Vitamin K 6.9 µg
Minerals 346 mg
- Major Minerals 344 mg
  - Calcium 27 mg
  - Sodium 10.4 mg
  - Potassium 307 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.02 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.24 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.09 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.4 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.46 · vitamin-b6: 0.18 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 4.5 · vitamin-b9-folate: 107.3 · vitamin-e: 0.44 · vitamin-k: 6.9 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 10.44 · Potassium: 307 · Calcium: 27 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Split of Lentil: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1800

Split was separated in markets and kitchens as cooks specialised prep by plant or animal part.

1950

Retail packing made split a familiar labelled form for home cooks.