DESCRIPTION - This is split mung (moong) beans with a creamy interior and the natural green hull still intact. It cooks faster than whole mung beans. Once softened, it thickens to form a delicious, rich gravy. Whether cooked or eaten raw when sprouted, moong dal is always tasty and an excellent source of valuable nutrients and protein.

PREPARATION AND USE –
• It can be used to prepare mung dal chillahs or chilla or pancakes.
• It can be used in snacks (the spicy Indian mix or 'Dal Moth').
• Pressure-cooked mung dal with onion and tomato tadka is a delicious main dish in India.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS –
• Mung Dal Chilka is rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals that are good for skin and hair.
• Provides dietary fiber.
• It is said to be good for diabetics.
• Since Mung Dal Chilka contains good amounts of magnesium, it is recommended for people with a predisposition to heart disease.
• It is a good source of protein, vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, etc.
• Contains Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Folate, Copper and Manganese.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES -
• Energy (Kj) - 1188Kj
• Energy (Kcal) - 279Kcal
• Fat - 1.1 g
• Carbohydrates - 46.3 g
• Of which sugar - 4.5 g
• Dietary fiber - 4.7 g
• Salt - 1g