India, May 12 -- A single type of lentil can appear in two completely different forms on the plate. Whole moong dal and yellow moong dal both come from mung beans, yet their texture, colour, cooking style, and nutritional value create very different eating experiences.

Whole moong dal is the complete green mung bean with its outer skin intact. Yellow moong dal is made by removing the green skin and splitting the bean into smaller yellow pieces. Both forms are widely used across Indian kitchens in khichdi, soups, curries, cheelas, and light summer meals because they cook relatively quickly and feel lighter than many other dals.

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