A basic masoor dal (red lentils) have many varieties such as:
Whole (sabut) masoor, is a whole version of dal which has a brown
skin and has a nuttier taste when cooked. Masoor Matki, is a smaller
version of whole masoor dal which is also known as whole baby lentils.
Whole masoor lentils (Masoor dal gota), is the whole red lentil with the
outer brown skin removed. Split Masoor Dal, these are flat and skinned
red lentils which have a bright orange color.
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