This dal is split mung beans with the skin left on it. It makes excellent soup and is a very tasty dal.
Our organic Moong dal chilka is extremely easy to cook, need no soaking and are easy to digest. It is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and so is good in preventing heart diseases. It is free of flatulence causing agents. This makes it an acceptable food for those recovering from illness and also nutritious food for babies.
The protein is especially rich in the amino acid, lysine. This dal is rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, folate and other vitamin B. They also contain appreciable amount of vitamin C. It is used to make khichdi, dal and sweets.