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What is green moong dal flour, green gram flour, hari mung dal ka atta?

Split Green gram flour is made from dried, ground split green gram. The lentils are cleaned, roasted and then ground into the flour. This flour is used in various Indian and Chinese dishes. Coarsely ground green gram- the roasted green gram can be ground at home in a flour mill or grinder to get a coarsely ground flour. This can be used to make pancakes, etc.
Finely ground green gram- finely ground flour is available in the market and can be easily purchased. They make for excellent soups, curries and thickeners.

How to select green moong dal flour, green gram flour, hari mung dal ka atta

Check the expiry date before buying flour and that the flour is without any lumps or discoloration.

Culinary Uses of green moong dal flour, green gram flour, hari mung dal ka atta

· Split green gram flour can be is used to make pancakes, Indian fried bread( poories) and even flat breads( chappaties) by mixing the green gram flour with wheat flour
· They can also be used to prepare dosa, uttappams and pancakes
· The flour can be added to purees and soups to improve the protein content of the recipe.

How to store green moong dal flour, green gram flour, hari mung dal ka atta

Store split green gram in an air tight container.

Health benefits of green moong dal flour, green gram flour, hari mung dal ka atta

Moong dal flour is rich in protein, Folate, Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially  red blood cells and is pregnancy friendly. Being rich in Antioxidants like Flavonoids, mung dal flour reduces the damage done by free radicals to the blood vessels and lowers inflammation. Moong Dal is heart and diabetes friendly. Moong Dal flour is also high in Fibre.