Organic Green Gram Split With Skin (Moong Dal), 500g

Moong Dal is packed with protein and good carbs. Otherwise known as moong dal, it is one of the best vegetarian superfoods. Considered as an integral part of the Indian diet, it is a good and filling option for those who want to shed the kilos. The green gram grain is a small, round olive green bean with a sweet flavour and soft texture. They are yellow in colour once the skins are removed. Compared to other dals, moong dal is one of the lightest, low carb pulses available. It is mostly consumed as a main dish though sometimes it is also used to make sweet dishes. Green gram sprouts are consumed raw with lemon and salt as a healthy snack or added to salad. This form of green gram is obtained by germinating them in water. In some parts, its cover is removed to make green gram pulse. Green gram batter is used to make a certain kind of crepes named pesarattu in Andhra Pradesh. Moong Dal Halwa is a beloved dish in Rajasthan.

Your Impact

Health impact

By now, the benefits of organic food to human and environmental health are well known. By adopting an organic diet, we safeguard our bodies against the many toxic chemicals used in agriculture, and ensure that the food we eat is tastier, safer, and far richer in nutrients.

Environmental impact

Going organic is also an important step to trigger a cycle of sustainability that protects the soil's fertility and keeps water bodies free from chemical pollution. In short, it is one of the best steps we can take to ensure that our future generation has access to safe natural resources and good, healthy food.

Social impact

By being part of the organic food revolution, you give thousands of rural farmers a reason to move away from poisonous chemical inputs. When they have a steady, reliable market for their products, it becomes economically viable for more and more Indian farmers to adopt the organic way that uses natural manures and plantbased pesticides, keeping them and their farms safe.

Chana dal or Bengal Gram is one of the earliest cultivated legumes and forms an important part of the Indian diet because of its high protein content. Chana dal is hulled and split to give a pale yellow dal with a nutty aroma, making it a favourite among Indian chefs. The split yellow gram dal is further pulverized to form gram flour or besan. Chana dal is low in fat and high in protein.