Whole Green Moong

Green Moong is also known as Moong Bean, is one of the major pulse crops in India. Whole Moong beans are a high source of nutrients with vitamins and other essential minerals including manganese, potassium, magnesium, folate, copper, zinc etc. They are also high in protein, resistant starch and dietary fiber; it can be used as an ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes. It is also great for sprouting and adds a wonderful crunch as a salad topper. The beans have a sweet flavour, soft texture and are easy to digest.

 

 

It can be consumed both as a snack and a whole meal. The green moong is loaded with vitamins and other essential minerals which, makes it a must-have on a daily basis. The whole green moong is also very useful in shedding those extra kilos. The mouthwatering dishes prepared from it are salads, soup, paratha etc. It is a protein well off, staple food. It contains about 25 percent protein, which is almost three times that of cereals. It is consumed in the form of split pulse as well as whole pulse.

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