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Moong dal (also known as mung dhal or mag ni dal), the mung bean split into half, is a staple across the Indian subcontinent and other parts of Asia. In fact there is evidence of the lentil being widely cultivated in India over 3,000 years ago. Now, that’s one ancient bean! Today, moong dal is typically available in two forms, dehulled, with the skin off or with the skin on. You can learn all about the various types of Indian dals, lentils and pulses here and you can also start sprouting your own whole mung beans.  Moong dal is very… Continue reading Moong Dal