legume
Whole mung beans
Sabut Moong
Measured by weight only; no spoon or piece conversion needed.
Instead of Whole mung beans
Whole mung beanThis is the same bean under another name; use the same weight and soak as directed.
Split green mung beansUse the same weight; no soaking is needed and it cooks 10–15 minutes faster, so add it later and expect a softer dal.
Whole brown lentilUse the same weight; it has a similar bite but an earthier flavour and needs 5–10 minutes longer.
