Green Gram (Moong Dal)

🟢 Antra Organics Organic Split Green Gram (Moong Dal): The Light & Healing Pulse

Product Overview

Introduce the incredible lightness and easily digestible nutrition of Antra Organics Organic Split Green Gram, known as Moong Dal. This is the split and hulled version of the whole green gram, revealing a small, flat, bright yellow lentil. Moong Dal is highly valued in Ayurvedic tradition for its balanced nature and is often recommended for convalescents. It cooks very quickly into a soft, creamy texture and has a delicate, sweet flavour that is easy on the stomach.

Key Features

• 💨 Quick & Easy to Digest: Considered one of the most easily digestible pulses, making it perfect for children, the elderly, and those with sensitive stomachs.

• ✅ Certified Organic & Pure: Grown with non-GMO, sustainable practices, ensuring no harsh chemicals or artificial polishes are used.

• ✨ Delicate, Sweet Flavour: Possesses a subtle, slightly sweet taste that pairs wonderfully with mild spices and herbs.

• 🥣 Soft, Creamy Texture: Cooks down to a smooth, velvety consistency without needing to be pureed, ideal for thin soups and porridges.

Health & Nutritional Benefits

Organic Moong Dal is a powerhouse of balanced nutrition:

• High-Quality Plant Protein: Provides essential amino acids for repair and growth, supporting a strong vegetarian diet.

• Excellent Source of Iron: Essential for preventing fatigue and supporting healthy blood circulation.

• Rich in Fiber: Supports digestive health and helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels, despite its light nature.

• High in B Vitamins: Particularly rich in Folate, crucial for energy metabolism and cell function.

Culinary Versatility

Moong Dal is a versatile ingredient used for both savory and sweet applications:

• The Classic Dal: Used to prepare light, soothing, and easily digestible Moong Dal Soup/Dal—perfect for everyday meals.

• Savory Pancakes: Can be soaked and ground into a batter to make protein-rich, savory crepes (cheela) or soft dosas.

• Moong Dal Halwa: Used in the preparation of the decadent, traditional Indian sweet pudding.

• Thickener: Can be used to naturally thicken vegetable stews while boosting protein content.

Preparation Note: Moong Dal cooks very quickly and requires minimal soaking (30 minutes is often enough, or none at all if pressure cooking). Always rinse until the water runs clear.