Green Gram

Green gram

Tamil: பச்சை பயறு (Pachai Payaru) | Telugu: పెసలు (Pesalu) | Malayalam: ചെറുപയർ (Cherupayar) | Kannada: ಹೆಸರು ಕಾಳು (Hesaru Kaalu) | Hindi: साबुत मूंग (Sabut Moong)

Pachai Payaru — Green GramGalaxyiciente This small but powerful bean has been treasured for millennia as a rich source of nutrition, its mild, gentle and delicious nut-like flavor, short cooking time and unmatched versatility. It is known as Pesarapappu in Telugu, Cherupayar in Malayalam, Hesaru Kaalu in Kannada, and Moong Dal in Hindi. In any case, it plays an indispensable role in daily meals and culinary celebrations across localities.

Being a plant-based source of protein, green gram is highly recommended for vegetarians and vegans. It is also naturally low-fat and high in dietary fiber, which helps keep your digestive system moving. It is also loaded with critical nutrients including iron, potassium, magnesium and folate. Easily digestible: Anyone — even children and seniors.

What sets Green Gram apart from most grains is its adaptability. Enjoyed whole, split, sprouted and ground into flour. Green gram whole is a bit chewy and split moong dal gets easily cooked soft and the spices can blend well with it. The sprouted green gram is appreciated while salads or snacking as it would be more nutritious and refreshing.

Culinary Uses of Green Gram

• French Beans Sabji – The recipe of this sabzi is similar to the capsicum ‘bhaji or sukhi subzi’ with onions, green coriander, and garlic.
• Moong Dal Tadka – A creamy lentil curry tempered with ghee, garlic, and cumin seeds.
• Today, I am sharing the simplest way to have sprouts which is Sprouted Green Gram Salad – a salad made of sprouted gram combined with cucumber, tomatoes and lemon juice.
• Cherupayar Payasam – green gram, coconut milk and jaggery dessert from Kerala.
• Pesarattu / Green Gram Dosa — Quick, Healthy Breakfast option for protein-packed ingredient lentils that are soaked and ground into a special kind of batter during the night.

Storage Tips

Keep Green Gram in an airtight container at room temperature. The risk of the product wetting is present, so in moist climates, it should be advised to store under refrigeration.

A Nutritious Tradition

Green Gram has been a leading ingredient in our kitchens since time immemorial — from light curries to filling breakfasts; it is as common as it gets. Easy to digest and high in protein, it also has the delicate flavor that can be applied to different seasonings, so put some on your pantry. You can cook it as a comforting dal, or make a healthy salad and even festive sweet with green gram whatever you may try to make this protein-iron rich lentil, the results are always satisfying, nutrious.

Note:

This product is a natural food grain and not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a nutritionist for personalized dietary advice.