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Moong Flour

Also Known As : Green moong dal flour
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Vegetarian

Usage Tips

  1. Moong flour can be used to make pancakes, pooris and chapatis.
  2. It can also be used to make uttapam and dosa.
  3. The flour can also be added to soups and purees.
  4. It should be stored in an airtight container.

Common names and forms

  1. Green moong flour
  2. Moong Dal (Flour)
  3. Organic Moong (Lentil) Flour
  4. Split Pulse moong (Moong Dal)Flour
  5. Whole Moong Flour

Description

Moong flour is made from dried, ground split green gram. The green lentils are cleaned, roasted and then ground into a flour. Moong daal is commonly used in many Indian dishes.

Health benefits

  • Moong flour is good source of dietary fibre and protein.(1)
  • It is a rich of B complex vitamins, calcium and potassium.(1)
  • Moong flour is very healthy during pregnancy and lactation.(1)
  • It has laxative properties which can help in digestion.(1)
  • It is also beneficial to recover from acute illness.(1)

Selection Guide

Check the expiry date and manufacturing date before buying moong flour. Avoid buying if it has any lumps and discolouration.

Resource & Links

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

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