Description

Organic Split Mung Beans (Mung Dal) are a brilliant base for a wide range of dishes.

If you enjoy making your own meals from scratch then organic split mung beans (mung dal) have so much potential in your kitchen. The most popular dish made with these protein rich beans is dal, a delicious soup-like dish served with rice and curry. You can also make tasty curry dishes using these versatile beans. If you are an adventurous chef you can make your own curry pasties, simply wrap your mung bean curry in pasty and cook them in the oven.

Organic split mung beans are a practical way to get dense protein into a vegetarian or vegan diet, they can be added to soups or stews to thicken and keep you feeling full for longer.

Why not try making your own dahl from organic split mung beans (mung dal), try this tasty recipe below.

Ingredients:

250 g organic split mung beans
1 large thumb of ginger grated
1 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 medium red chilli finely chopped
2 tbsp organic garlic granules
1 tsp organic yellow mustard seeds
1 tsp organic ground coriander
1 tsp organic ground cumin
1 tsp organic ground turmeric
A handful of fresh coriander
500 ml water
fine sea salt

Method:

Wash the organic split mung beans (mung dal) then place in a large saucepan with the water and grated ginger.
Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer. Remove any scum that comes to the surface.
Cook for 1 hour (stirring regularly) or until the beans soften. You may need to add more water. Season generously with salt.
Next put the oil in a frying pan and fry the mustard seeds until they start to pop open.
Then add the onion and cook for 2 minutes until it starts to soften.
Next add the garlic and chilli and cook for a further 2 minutes.
Now add the coriander, cumin, turmeric and tomato paste and cook gently for 5 minutes taking care to not burn the spices.
Finally, empty the pan into the pot of cooked beans and stir thoroughly.
Serve topped with chopped fresh coriander.