Mung Daal 1kg

Recipes & Uses

Perfect for Classic Yellow Dal

Moong Dal is one of the classic ingredients for making yellow dhal.

Simmer with turmeric until soft, then finish with a tadka or tempering of spices such as cumin and mustard seeds cooked briefly in oil or ghee.

Ideal for Khichdi

Combine Mung Daal with rice, turmeric, ginger and spices to make khichdi, a traditional Indian rice-and-dal dish.

Because the dal softens as it cooks, it blends beautifully with the rice to create a comforting one-pot meal.

Great for Curries & Soups

Cook Mung Daal with spinach, pumpkin, tomato or other vegetables to create light curries and soups.

Its mild flavour absorbs spices easily, giving you plenty of flexibility with seasoning.

Quick-Cooking Pantry Staple

Unlike many dried pulses, split and hulled Mung Daal generally does not require soaking and can cook in under 30 minutes, depending on the consistency you want.

That makes it particularly convenient for weeknight meals.

How to Cook Mung Daal

Rinse the dal well under cold water.

Place in a saucepan with water and your chosen spices, bring to the boil and then simmer gently until the dal becomes soft and creamy.

Add more water during cooking for a thinner dhal, or use less for a thicker consistency.

Mung Daal vs Whole Mung Beans

Mung Daal / Moong Dal is split, hulled and yellow. It cooks quickly and softens into a creamy texture.

Whole Mung Beans retain their green outer skin, hold their shape more readily and can also be used for sprouting.

Try a Traditional Tadka

Once your dal is cooked, heat a little oil or ghee and briefly fry spices such as cumin seeds, mustard seeds, garlic or chilli.

Pour the aromatic mixture over the cooked dal just before serving for an extra layer of flavour. The live product page also highlights tadka as an important finishing technique.

Buy Mung Daal in Bulk in New Zealand

The 1kg bulk pack is ideal for households, Indian restaurants, caterers and anyone who regularly cooks dals and curries.

Order Mung Daal / Moong Dal online in NZ from SpicenEasy for dhal, khichdi, curries, soups and everyday Indian cooking.

Storage

Store uncooked Mung Daal tightly sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.