DESCRIPTION - This is whole Green Mung, with the green hull. Also known as green beans, lentils, mung beans, or moong beans, these small, circular green beans are popular all over the world. A bowl of these cooked lentils will not only help you lose weight but will also keep you full for a long time. Moong beans are considered one of the best vegetarian foods.

PREPARATION AND USE –
• They taste delicious as regular dal or as sprouts. The beans can be soaked overnight, then tied in a damp cloth for 10 to 12 hours and allowed to sprout.
• Mung bean sprouts can be cooked with spices, onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes and served with roti, rice, naan, etc.
• Sprouts can be added to salads and chaats.
• They are used in Bengal to make 'Dal Tadka', a thicker, drier version of dal, with the delicious addition of a raw egg cracked over the hot dal and finished right at the end.
• They are used to prepare mung dal chillahs or chilla or pancakes.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS –
• Mung beans are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals that are good for skin and hair.
• They provide dietary fiber.
• They are believed to be useful in reducing bad cholesterol.
• It is said to be good for diabetics.
• Green gram is believed to have anticancer effects. One study has shown that consuming these beans twice a week reduces the risk of breast and stomach cancer.
• Mung bean sprouts are supposed to be beneficial for people suffering from high blood pressure.
• Since mung beans contain good amounts of magnesium, they are recommended for people predisposed to heart disease.
• They are a good source of protein, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, etc.
• They contain Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Folate, Copper and Manganese.
• Mung beans are low in calories, saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES -
• Energy (Kj) - 1041Kj
• Energy (Kcal) - 251Kcal
• Fat - 2.5 g
• Carbohydrates - 36.3 g
• Of which sugar - 4.5 g
• Dietary fiber - 10 g
• Salt - 1g