Mung (moong)

Mung beans are prevalent throughout all parts of Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and originates in India. It has been found in disparate archaeological sites dating back 4,500 years. Although different regions have their favorite lentils, mung beans are the most popular lentil in India as a whole. Indians do sometime consume the whole bean, or even sprouted mung, but the split lentil is by far the most common way Indians consume mung beans. Mung dal is my favorite recipe for eating mung. I love the creamy texture of the mung dal in this classic dish.
A tray of dhokla

Traditional Khatta Dhokla | Rice and Lentil Steam Bread

Methi dal

Methi Dal | Moong Dal with Fresh Fenugreek

Handvo flour

Handvo Flour | Dal Chokha no Lot

Bowl of suva ni bhaji

Suva ni Bhaji | Dill Curry

Sprouted chanaa

Sprouting Moong Beans

Sprouted moong saute

Simple Moong Bean Sauté

Bowl of sprouted moong dal

Sprouted Moong Dal

Quinoa khichdi

Quinoa Khichdi | Vegetarian Quinoa Kedgeree

Pouring pani into pani puri

Pani Puri, A Street Food Favorite

Bowl of Dal Fry

Dal Fry

Dal Tadka

Dal Tadka

Bowl of dal saag

Dal Saag | Dal Palak | Instant Pot Spinach Dal

moong dal in a white bowl garnished with raw red onion and cilantro with a side of rice and naan

Homestyle Moong Dal in the Instant Pot

Moong Dal Soup with Turmeric and Shallots

Moong Dal Soup with Turmeric and Shallots

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