Green Moong Recipes:Legumes are one of the most important ingredient categories in Indian cuisine. And one that is commonly found in kitchens here is green moong. Also known as green gram or mung beans, green moong has long been a staple part of the Indian diet. Rich in fibre, protein and nutrients, whole moong dal comes with wide-ranging health benefits (Read about them here). You can use it to make traditional delicacies as well as experimental dishes. Green moong can be the star ingredient in gravies, snacks, salads and much more. You can also use it for making dosas and hummus. Find out more below.
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Here Are 10 Delicious And Easy Recipes Using Green Moong (Mung Bean):
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1. Sabut Moong Ki Dal
This is a classic way to relish green moong for lunch and dinner. This simple preparation requires tomatoes as well as ginger, cumin, coriander seeds, turmeric, and other spices. You can pair this dish with rotis or rice. Find the full recipe here.
2. Moong Dal Ki Goli
If you want a fancier option, moong dal ki goli will not let you down. Green moong is used to make kofta-like balls which are deep-fried and then immersed in an onion-tomato gravy. Make it for a special occasion, and it will surely impress. Click here for the recipe.
3. Palak Moong Dal
This wholesome dal preparation can be especially enjoyed in colder months. It combines the goodness of green moong as well as spinach (palak) in a yummy way. Turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf and other spices lend it a wonderful aroma. Watch the recipe video here and recreate this dish at home.
4. Pesarattu
Green moong is used for making the batter for this Andhra-style dosa. Photo Credit: iStock
This is a lip-smacking dosa from Andhra Pradesh that you need to try. Instead of only rice and urad dal, green moong forms the base of batter for this delicacy. Packed with protein, fibre and minerals, this dosa is undeniably nutritious. You can pair it with sambar, chutney or podi masala. Here's the full recipe.
5. Green Moong Dal Vada
This Kolkata-style dal vada can be a special breakfast item, yummy tea-time snack or impressive party appetiser. It is made using everyday ingredients found in most of our kitchens. This vada is crisp, flavourful and lightly spicy to taste. Find the recipe here.
6. Green Moong Hummus
Give your hummus an interesting twist by substituting moong dal for chickpeas. It also contains spinach, yoghurt, garlic, olive oil and more. Sounds yummy and healthy! This unique recipe is by a famous nutritionist. Here's the video.
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7. Healthy Moong Fudge
Who said green moong only had savoury uses? You can also make this delicious halwa-like dessert with it. This 'fudge' is flavoured with cardamom and contains raisins as well as almonds. Jaggery is used to sweeten this nutritious and protein-rich sweet treat. Click here for the full recipe.
8. Moong Sprouts Curry
You can also sprout green moong and use it to whip up delectable dishes and snacks. Sprouting is said to enhance the overall protein and nutrient content of the moong. A good way to start is by making sprouts curry. You can choose to use only moong sprouts or also add mixed sprouts to this curry. You will need onion, tomatoes and simple spices for the base. Here's the complete recipe.
9. Moong Sprouts Salad
Add sprouted green moong (mung beans) to your salad to make them even healthier. Photo Credit: iStock
Sprouts are also a great addition to salads. In this desi version, moong sprouts are combined with cucumber, capsicums and tomatoes. These are then tossed with a dressing that will remind you of chaat items. Intrigued? Find the full recipe here. Bonus: you can enjoy this salad even on a weight-loss diet.
10. Moong Sprouts Usal
Usal is a traditional Maharashtrian delicacy that has multiple versions. Sprouted beans or lentils are usually the central ingredients of this spiced curry. You can make a satisfying flavourful usal using green moong sprouts. Enjoy it with pav, bhakri or rice. Click here for the recipe.
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What is your favourite way of cooking green moong? Let us know in the comments below.