Indian Green Moong

Green Moong is also known as Moong Bean, is one of the major pulse crops in India. Whole Moong beans are a high source of nutrients with vitamins and other essential minerals including manganese, potassium, magnesium, folate, copper, zinc etc. They are also high in protein, resistant starch and dietary fiber; it can be used as an ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes. It is also great for sprouting and adds a wonderful crunch as a salad topper. The beans have a sweet flavour, soft texture and are easy to digest. Green gram is available in many forms including whole, split, de-husked (yellow) and ground. Split Moong beans or green Moong Dal is Green gram that has been split but not skinned.