SO Organic Moong Dhal 1kg
Certified organic moong dhal in the 1kg bulk bag. Split mung beans - one of the most digestible, quick-cooking, and nutritionally complete legumes in the pantry.
Moong dhal is simply split mung beans - whole mung beans that have been hulled and split in half, exposing the yellow interior. Splitting the bean removes the outer hull, which shortens cooking time significantly and makes them easier to digest than whole mung beans. They cook down into a soft, creamy texture that makes them ideal for dal, soups, and Indian-style dishes where a smooth, satisfying consistency is the goal.
Moong dhal is a source of plant-based protein, dietary fibre, iron (non-heme), zinc, folate, calcium, and complex carbohydrates. Combining moong dhal with a grain like rice gives you a complete protein - a pairing at the foundation of Indian cooking for thousands of years and the basis of kitchari, Ayurveda's most celebrated nourishing meal.
ACO certified organic and grown in Australia. 1kg bag.
Why people love it
- ACO certified organic, grown in Australia
- Split and hulled for faster cooking and easier digestion than whole mung beans
- Source of plant-based protein, dietary fibre, iron, zinc, folate, and calcium
- Quick cooking compared to most legumes - no pressure cooker needed
- Pairs with rice for a complete protein combination
- Mild, neutral flavour that takes on the flavour of whatever it's cooked with
- Vegan, gluten free
- 1kg bulk bag
How to cook it
Soaking: soak moong dhal for 1 to 2 hours before cooking to further reduce cooking time and improve digestibility. Discard the soaking water and rinse well before cooking. Note that moong dhal may contain some grit - wash thoroughly before soaking.
Basic dal (serves 4): rinse 1 cup of moong dhal, then simmer in 3 cups of water or vegetable stock for 20 to 30 minutes until completely soft and beginning to break down. In a separate pan, heat ghee or coconut oil with cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric, and a pinch of asafoetida until fragrant. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute, then stir through the cooked dal. Finish with lemon juice and fresh coriander.
Kitchari: moong dhal and basmati rice cooked together in a single pot - the traditional Ayurvedic comfort meal. Add warming spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger), seasonal vegetables, and finish with ghee. Deeply nourishing and very easy to digest.
A few other uses:
- Soups: added to vegetable or broth-based soups for body and protein
- Sprouted: whole mung beans (not dhal) can be sprouted - see our Organic Mung Beans page for more
- Fritters and patties: cooked dhal mashed and seasoned as a binder in vegetable fritters
Try these recipes
- Simple Nourishing Kitchari
- Winter Warming Soup - Organic Cream of Pumpkin Kitchari
- Quinoa & Moong Bean Vegetarian Stew
Storage
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Moong dhal keeps well for 12 months when stored correctly.
Ingredients
100% certified organic split mung beans (moong dhal).
Vegan. Gluten free.
May contain traces of nuts, peanuts, gluten, pollen, and other allergens.
Country of origin: Grown in Australia.
Certification: ACO Certified Organic.
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Santos has been sourcing wholefoods for the Northern Rivers since 1978. Our own-brand range exists for the staples we wanted to make better, cleaner, and more accessible. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every purchase supports our work in community food systems, environmental advocacy, and the Grow the Growers project.
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