
legume
Whole mung bean
Sabut Moong
Measured by weight; whole green gram
Instead of Whole mung bean
Whole mung beansThis is the same bean under another name; use the same weight and soak as directed.
Split green mung beansUse the same weight; it cooks 10–15 minutes faster without soaking, so add later and expect a softer texture.
Whole brown lentilUse the same weight; it is firmer and earthier and needs 5–10 minutes longer.





