Moong dal is a high-protein and dietary-fiber food. They have a low-fat content and are high in B vitamins, calcium, and potassium. The fiber in these lentils helps to lower cholesterol levels. Moong, also known as Green Gram, is a smallĀ  spherical olive-green bean that is mustard or off-white coloured inside.

The beans have a pleasant flavor, are a soft texture, and are simple to digest. India is the greatest producer and user of green grams in the world. It produces 1.5 to 2.0 million tons of Moong every year from 3 to 4 million hectares of land, with an average yield of 500 kilograms per hectare.