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Split Green gram (Moong Dal) Flour

Also Known As : Split green mung dal atta
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a slight nutty taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Split Green gram (Moong Dal) Flour can be used with wholewheat flour to make pooris, chappatis, parathas. It can be used to make pancakes, cheela, dosa and uttapam too. Always store it in a tightly sealed container.

Description

Split green gram flour is obtained when split green gran is ground and dried. The process involves the lentils being cleaned, roasted, the seed coat is removed and then ground into a powder to make a flour.It comes in two varieties- Coarse ground split green gram flour and Fine ground split green gram flour. This flour is mainly used in various Indian and Chinese dishes.

Health benefits

  • Split Green gram Flour is a good source of proteins that are helpful for body growth and development. (1)
  • It is a good source of fibre that helps in good digestive function.(1)
  • It is rich in B-vitamins and minerals like potassium and calcium which are very essential for the normal functioning of the body.(1)

Selection Guide

Choose Split Green gram (Moong Dal) Flour that has a free flowing consistency and no lumps in it and no insect infestation.

Resource & Links

(1) https://m.tarladalal.com/glossary-green-moong-dal-flour-523i

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