Choiti Mung Daal
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This particularly winter specialty makes use of fresh winter vegetables and our choiti mung daal. The subtle nuttiness pairs beautifully with the gently roasted veggies and whole spices.
about the pulse
Choiti mung daal is harvested at the start of Choitro (mid-March to mid-April) which is why the name. Grown this way, the daal offers an excellent way to grow two different varieties of mung daal, which are characteristically different, to the farmers.
| flavour |
nutty |
| aroma |
maillard |
|
appearance |
Choiti mung daal appears as oval, brownish yellow grains |
| storage |
store them in a dry place in air-tight containers |
what you can cook with it
Lightly toasting the uncooked grains before cooking them brings out the deeper, bolder flavours of Choiti mung. You can make a simple daal with just cumin and grated ginger or throw in veggies to make it a great side dish.
| botanical name | Vigna radiata |
| origin | West Bengal |
| processing | outer skin is removed after washing and drying |