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Moong dal

Mild and slightly sweet. Cooks soft and creamy. Also called Split green gram, Pesarapappu.

Preparing it

Cooks faster than most pulses. Rinse before cooking.

Goes with

Ginger, Cumin, Turmeric

Season

Dried pulse, available all year.

Storage

Airtight, in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition

A source of plant protein and fibre. Demo note.

Tradition

Moong khichdi is a traditional light meal often served when someone is unwell.

Blends with moong dal

• Moong Khichdi Base
• Spinach & Dal Soup Blend
• Pongal Base

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By the BhumiSutra kitchen team. Updated 28 October 2026. All products and figures on this prototype site are demonstration data.