Split Yellow Lentils

Also Known As : Moong dhuli dal

Technical Name : Carum Copticum

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Split yellow lentils have a sweet taste with a nutty aroma.

Usage Tips

Split yellow lentils can be simply cooked into a dal and can be tempered with oil and different spices.
They can be made into khichdi which is a combination of split yellow lentils and rice cooked together. They can be made into soup, dosa, idli, pakora, stuffed into paratha, kachoris and also made into desserts like halwa and sheera.
In many Asian countries, yellow split lentils and mung bean paste are made into ice creams.
Split yellow lentils get stored well in an airtight container for 3-4 months at room temperature while cooked split yellow lentils can be stored for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

Common names and forms

Yellow Lentil

Description

Split yellow lentils are a popular variety of Indian lentils. These are greem gram that have been skinned and split, resulting in yellow and flat looking lentils. They're quick to cook and easy to digest. When cooked for too long they tend to dissolve but when cooked for shorter periods of time, it holds its shape, adding a slight fluffy texture. It is a very versatile lentil and can be prepared in many ways. Yellow split lentils being easy to digest and high in nutrition are always recommended for sick people, children, old people and pregnant women.

Health benefits

Split yellow lentils are a good source of protein, B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc and fibre, making it a nutritious source of food. These nutrients mentioned are very essential for the body for its various functions like building and repair of tissues, development of red blood cells in the body, strengthening bones, good digestion, strong immunity, etc.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Split yellow lentils can be purchased in packaged form or loose form available in bulk bins. Make sure they are clean, without any stones or pebbles and moisture-free.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-yellow-moong-dal-488i

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