[header] How to cook red split lentils [title] Wash the dry lentils. [step] Place the split red lentils into a sieve or fine-holed. Split red lentils are notorious for having debris in them, so be sure to clean well. 
Rinse under running water and pick out any obvious large pieces of debris. [title] Pour the washed red split lentils into a saucepan for cooking.