Moong Beans Dal

Mung, moong beans, mung beans, magdescriptionthe moong is available in many forms- whole, split, de husked ( yellow) and ground. Split mung beans (vigna radiata) are green gram that have been split but not skinned. The splitting is done in a mill. They are small 1/4 inch, round, olive green bean. The inside of a mung bean is dark mustard coloured. Mung beans have a sweet flavour, soft texture, and are easy to digest. The split bean is known as green moong dal, as it is green with the husk not completely removed. Split mung beans are a traditional ingredient in indian cooking, often used in curries. Like other legumes, split green grams are low in fat and high in protein and fibre, but they have the added advantage of cooking quickly. They have a mild, often earthy flavour, and they're best if cooked with assertive flavourings.