Nitra Moong Dal (Yellow)

About this item

Light, quick-cooking yellow moong. Nitra Moong Dal is split and skinned green gram, the pale yellow dal that cooks fastest of all.

Why cooks choose it

Without its skin, moong dal softens quickly into a light, mild dal that suits every age at the table. It is the classic dal for khichdi and yellow dal tadka, grinds smoothly into chilla batter, and roasts slowly in ghee for rich moong dal halwa.

What to cook with it

• Moong dal cheela (savoury pancakes)
• Moong dal khichdi
• Yellow dal tadka
• Moong dal halwa

How to cook

Rinse and soak for 20 minutes. Cook 1 cup with 3 cups water and turmeric for 2 whistles, or simmer for 20 minutes. For cheela, soak for 3 hours and grind with ginger and green chilli.

Pack sizes

Available in 500 g and 1 kg packs.

Storage

Keep in an airtight jar in a cool, dry cupboard.

See it in action in our Moong Dal Cheela (Savoury Pancake) recipe, and find related products in the pulses and lentils range. Order on Amazon.ae, or message us on WhatsApp for delivery in the UAE.