These are Mung (or Moong) Beans that have been de-husked and split to form yellow Mung Dal. This Mung dal has a mild taste, soft texture and cooks quickly. As the dal does not hold its shape, it is used in soups and blends, to give taste and body.
Uses
– Yellow Mung dal’s most common use is in khichidi, a type of Indian rice porridge. It is prepared in a cooker by adding cumin seeds, ginger, bay leaves and black pepper balls to hot ghee, followed by equal portions of rice and yellow mung dal. This is fried for a couple of minutes, Haldi and salt are added, along with water. Then it is pressure cooked.
– It can be used to prepare Dal Fry.
– When boiled it can also be used as a stuffing for Indian snacks like samosas, and for parathas.
– It is also often used for the soups and puree.
– When boiled and grated a sweet (Moong dal halwa) can be made out of it.
Health Benefits
– Mung Dal is extremely light and easy to digest. Hence it is often served as a soup or with toasted bread during illness.
– It is low on calories.
– It is rich in protein and fibre.
Ingredients : Mung Dal (Lentils)
Storage: Store the dal in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place.
Weight | 2.1 kg |
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Weight |
Economy |
Priority |
Up to 1.7Kg | CHF7.00 | CHF9.00 |
Up to 4.6Kg | CHF9.00 | CHF11.00 |
Up to 9.4Kg | CHF10.00 | CHF12.00 |
Up to 19.2Kg | CHF15.00 | CHF18.00 |
Up to 24Kg | CHF24.00 | CHF29.00 |
Up to 29Kg | CHF25.00 | CHF30.00 |
Up to 38Kg | CHF30.00 | CHF36.00 |
Up to 48kg | CHF40.00 | CHF48.00 |
Up to 60kg | CHF45.00 | CHF54.00 |