Description
Yellow moong dal refers to moong beans that have been skinned and split so that they're flat and yellow in colour. This dal is relatively easy to cook and doesn’t call for too much soaking. Well, you can essentially make umpteen varieties with this dal, but the most common delicacy which each one of us will have childhood memories of - is the fried salted yellow moong dal. Totally lip-smacking to be forgotten. Just recollect those days when you use to buy small packets and share them with your friends. But as grown-ups, you will agree that this fried version isn’t a very healthier way of benefitting from this nourishing dal. Let’s understand its nutrient profile and evaluate its value for our health.
How does Yellow Mung Dal Benefit Our Body?
As nourishing as yellow moong dal is, it is equally beneficial for us. It serves correct nourishment to the smallest cell of our body to nerves to various organs. Here’s the comprehensive list….
1. Cells & Tissues: Apart from glucose for survival, cells and tissues need protein, calcium, and iron for growth and maintenance. Yellow moong dal provides all of these. Just about ¼ cup is enough to provide 12.2 gm of protein, 37.5 mg of calcium, and 1.95 mg of iron.
Recipe Suggestions for Building Protein Stores: Poha Yellow Moong Dal Dosa, Mixed Dal Chila