Swad Masoor Matki (Whole Red Lentils) Also know as: Lentille, Lense, Lenteige, Adas, Masoor, Mercimek, Saabat Masoor, Desi Masoor, Masoor Matki, or Crimson. These lentils are crimson, which is a deep orange-red color. Whole Red Lentils are tiny lens-shaped pulses traditionally used as a meat substitute.