legume
Split mung beans
Moong Dal
4 g1 teaspoon
12 g1 tablespoon
Measured by weight in grams. | Dry split moong dal; USDA-style 1 tsp ≈4 g.
Instead of Split mung beans
Red lentilsUse equal weight. It cooks in about the same time and breaks down to a similar soft, creamy consistency, though the colour will be slightly pinkish-orange.
Pigeon peasUse equal weight. Requires longer soaking and cooking time, and produces a slightly earthier, denser dal.
Recipes with Split mung beans
Andhra Muthapappu
Vegetable, Coconut & Moong Dal
Chandrakanthalu
Saffron, Coconut & Cashew Biscuits (Cookies)
Dal Nizami
'Royal Salute' Dal
Dal Paratha
Moong Dal Paratha
Dal ka Kima
Moong Dal with Peas
Dal ki Kaleji
Fried Moong Dal Cubes In Sauce
Fada Ni Khichdi
Gujarati-Style Khichdi with Moong Dal & Vegetables
Karhi Pakori
Dumpling & Yoghurt Curry
Khilwan Khichari
Dry Khichari
Mangupullu
Crispy Deep-fried Savoury Rings
Missi Roti
Lentil Bread
Molagootal
Moong Dal with Vegetables
Moong Dal
Yellow Dal with Vegetables
Moong Dal Khichari
Khichari with Moong Dal
Moong Dal aur Palak
Moong Dal with Spinach
Moong Dal ki Chutney
Moong Dal Chutney
Mung Dal ka Halwa
Moong Bean Dessert
Muthapappu
Moong Dal, Coconut & Vegetable Curry
Paitham Parappu Idli
Steamed Green Lentil Dumplings
Pappuchakkalu
Savoury Fried Rice Flour Biscuits (Crackers)
Paruppu Payasam
Sweet Moong Dal & Cashew Pudding with Cardamom & Jaggery
Payatham Parappu Dosa
Green Lentil Pancakes
Pesarattu
Spicy Lentil Pancakes
Pongal
Pepper-flavoured Porridge
Rajasthani Palak Dal
Garlic-Spiced Spinach & Lentil Dal
Rava Pongal
Semolina & Green Lentil Savoury
Sookhi Mangori
Dried Moong Dal Dumplings
Tali Mangori
Fried Moong Dal Dumplings
Tengaipal Pitha Kotu
Mixed Vegetable Stew with Coconut Milk
Vazhai Thandu Kari
Banana Stem Curry
Venu Pongal
Rice with Moong Dal
Parappu Podi
Lentil Spice Powder