About the product
- SPLIT YELLOW MUNG BEANS ALSO KNOWN AS YELLOW MOONG DAL Pride Of India Split Yellow Mung Beans are washed dehulled and skinless mung beans split into the familiar golden yellow form traditionally known as Yellow Moong Dal or Mung Dal. Grown and sourced from India this single ingredient pantry staple is ideal for cooks looking for the soft cooking yellow mung used in dal kitchari curries soups and savory chilla.
- 10 G PROTEIN and 7.5 G FIBER PER SERVING Each 1.5 oz 42.5 g serving provides 10 g protein and 7.5 g dietary fiber with approximately 16 servings in every 24 oz jar. The current Nutrition Facts also provide 146 calories 27 g carbohydrate 3 g total sugar 0 g total fat 0 mg cholesterol and only 6 mg sodium per serving. These clear serving facts make it easy to plan dal kitchari soups and other everyday meals.
- MILD EARTHY and SUBTLY NUTTY FLAVOR Yellow Moong Dal has a mild gently earthy flavor with subtle nutty notes that readily take on spices herbs and aromatics. When fully cooked the split lentils become soft tender and creamy making them especially well suited for comforting dal kitchari soups and curries. Their balanced flavor also works beautifully with cumin turmeric ginger garlic garam masala and other familiar seasonings without overpowering the rest of the dish.
- EASY PREPARATION WITH A 3 1 WATER RATIO Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cool water before cooking. Soaking is optional rather than required but a short 15 to 20 minute soak may help them cook more evenly. Start with approximately 3 cups water for every 1 cup dry lentils bring to a boil then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for about 25 to 30 minutes or until soft and tender. Add more water for a looser dal or soup style consistency and slightly less for a thicker finished dish.
- STOVETOP INSTANT POT OR RICE COOKER Prepare Moong Dal using the method that fits your kitchen. For an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker start with approximately 1 cup rinsed lentils and 2 1 2 cups water cook on High Pressure for about 6 to 8 minutes then allow around 10 minutes of natural release. For a rice cooker begin with approximately 1 cup lentils and 3 cups water and use the standard cooking cycle checking tenderness before serving.
- FOR DAL DAL TADKA KITCHARI and CURRIES Use these split yellow mung lentils in the dishes they are best known for. Simmer them into creamy dal finish with a spiced tadka combine with rice for kitchari or khichdi or use them in vegetable curries and one pot meals. Their small split form cooks into a soft comforting texture that works especially well with warming spices and rice based dishes making the jar useful for both traditional Indian cooking and everyday family meals.
- SOUPS STEWS and RICE AND LENTIL MEALS The same washed yellow mung can be adapted to a wider range of savory cooking. Use more liquid for soups and stews or cook to a thicker consistency for hearty rice and lentil bowls and side dishes. The mild flavor pairs naturally with vegetables tomatoes greens beans and spices giving you a flexible pantry ingredient that works across comforting one pot recipes meal prep and simple weekday cooking.
- MAKE MOONG CHILLA and SAVORY MUNG PANCAKES Yellow Moong Dal can also be used for Moong Chilla a savory mung pancake. For this separate preparation soak the lentils for about 2 to 3 hours drain then blend with a small amount of water until smooth. Season with cumin turmeric onion herbs or vegetables to taste then cook the batter on a lightly oiled skillet until golden on both sides. This gives the same jar an additional breakfast snack or light meal use beyond dal and curry.
- 1.5 LB JAR WITH APPROX. 16 SERVINGS Each order contains one 24 oz 1.5 lb 680.3 g jar of washed Split Yellow Mung Beans providing approximately 16 servings based on a 1.5 oz 42.5 g serving size. The golden yellow lentils are packed in a reusable food grade PET jar with a BPA free resealable screw top cap and an inner freshness seal making the product easy to see measure store and access between meals.
- GROWN IN INDIA PACKED IN THE USA Pride Of India prioritizes authentic sourcing ingredient quality and practical pantry convenience rather than simply selecting the lowest cost supply. These Split Yellow Mung Beans are grown and sourced from India and packed at our Boston USA facility. Pair them with Pride Of India Basmati Rice Kitchari Mix cumin turmeric Garam Masala and complementary spices to create flavorful dal kitchari curries and complete meals. Products sold separately.
