Moong Dal

Moong dal is a split type of green gram, which is also available as whole moong beans. This type of pulses is used in Indian households every other day. The green beans that are half split are yellow from inside. In Indian cooking, this dal is used in both, savory and sweet dishes. This is a split moong dal with the skins. When used in dessert, the skin of the moong dal is removed, so that only yellow part is left which has mild sweet flavour. There are different recipes that require the use of moong dal. The most common cuisines made from it are stir-frys, salads and soups. The nutrients that can be found in this dal are protein, fiber, carbs, folate (B9), manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, to name a few.