Mung bean Vigna Radiata is a plant species of Fabaceae which is also known as green gram Moong Dal is the Split Version of Whole mung Beans also known as green gram either with or without skin The skinned version is known as yellow moong dal yellow dal or yellow petite lentils Split version with the skin is known as chilka moong dal chilka mung or split green mung These have the green skin intact and only the mung beans are split Yellow moong dal consists of small ovalshaped lentils that are yellow or light green in color Most of the mung bean cultivars have a yield potential of 1825 tonsha Mung beans are recognized for their high nutritive value Although whole mung beans are also occasionally used in Indian cuisine beans without skins are more commonlyusedIn Karnataka Maharashtra Gujarat Kerala and Tamil Nadu whole mung beans are commonly boiled to make a dry preparation often served with congee Hulled mung beans can also be used in a similar fashion as whole beans for the purpose of making sweet soups
Moong dal, also known as mung dal or yellow lentils, are small, split, and hulled lentils with a vibrant yellow color. Packed with nutrients such as protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals, moong dal is a staple in many cuisines. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a smooth texture when cooked.
In English language, moong is known as green gram. It is green in color, with a very smooth texture and very hard nature. It also has an inverted curve which looks like eye shaped. The main cultivation of green gram is done East, Southeast, and South Asia. There are many sweet and savory dishes that can be made from moong. Some of them are moong daal curry, moong daal, moong ka halwa, and many more dishes.