Red Split Lentils (Masoor Dal) - Ali Baba - Red Split Lentils are by far the quickest to cook of the lentil family. They need no pre-soaking unlike many legumes and as they are split (the skins removed so they split naturally into two halves), they cook very quickly. Being rich in fibre, magnesium, and folate; red lentils help to support a healthy heart. Magnesium improves the flow of blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body.