Masoor DalRed Lentil Masoor dal has a high fiber content and is rich in protein. Apart from making dal, one can use it for creating nutritious and healthy khichdi by mixing it with rice and spices. Masoor dal loaded with a whopping amount of protein and iron makes it a perfect addition to the vegetarians meal plan. Red lentils go by several vernacular names such as Masur or Masoor in Hindi, Masur in Marathi, Masuri in Bengali, Chanagi in Kannada, Misur paruppu