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SPLIT MUNG BEANS

MUNG BEANS, SPLIT (B61)
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Mung Beans (Vigna radiata) are small 1/4 inch, round, olive green bean. The inside of a Mung Bean is dark mustard colored. When husked and split, the Green Mung Bean becomes known in India as the Yellow Mung, Moong Dal. Mung Beans are used in a variety of forms; whole, peeled, split or ground. Mung Beans, also known as Sabat Moong, Mung Pea, Green Gram, Golden Gram, Black Gram or Moong Dal. Mung Beans have a sweet flavor, soft texture, and are easy to digest. These beans are sprouted to produce bean sprouts, which contain vitamin C, not found in the dry bean. Mung Beans have a long history in India where they originated and were introduced to China many centuries ago. Mung Beans have a long history in India where they originated and were introduced to China many centuries ago. Mung Beans are the most common beans to be sprouted in Asia, Europe and America. Mung Bean Flour is used to make Bean Threads or Cellophane Noodles.

Suggested Use:
Split Mung Beans are a traditional ingredient in Indian cooking, often used in curries. Split Mung Beans can also be ground in a mill or blender and used to make vegetable fritters.

Ingredients:
Mung beans.

Basic Preparations:
Split mung beans do not need to be soaked prior to cooking. They should be rinsed well. Simmer in water for 30-40 minutes, or until the desired texture is achieved. TO SPROUT, PLACE BEANS BETWEEN LAYERS OF DAMP CHEESECLOTH IN a DARK PLACE FOR ABOUT 2 DAYS. One cup dry yields 2 cups cooked.
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