Salteen Ingredient Knowledge Base
Moong Dal (Split Yellow)
मूँग दाल
मूँग दाल — कुरकुरी, हल्की, और बेहद स्वादिष्ट। Crispy fried moong dal — the lightest, most satisfying dal-based namkeen.
Hindi Name
मूँग दाल
Type
Legume
Origin
Varanasi, UP
Season
Year-Round
Taste
Mild and Earthy
Category
The Salteen Story
मूँग दाल — Salteen की सबसे हल्की नमकीन। Lightly spiced fried moong dal — crispy, protein-rich, and completely addictive.
Moong dal namkeen is one of those preparations that seems too simple to be this good. Split yellow moong dal, soaked briefly, fried until golden and crispy, then tossed with salt, chilli, and a precise spice blend. The result is one of the most satisfying and nutritious namkeen preparations in the Indian snack repertoire.
At Salteen, our moong dal namkeen is made with thin-skin yellow moong sourced from UP farmers. The dal is soaked just long enough to soften slightly without becoming starchy, then drained, dried, and fried in groundnut oil at a carefully controlled temperature. Too hot and the dal darkens before it crisps. Too cool and it absorbs oil and goes soft.
This is the namkeen that people eat handfuls of without noticing — and then realise the bowl is empty.
Moong dal namkeen is the snack that keeps you coming back because it is just slightly addictive — crispy, salty, and light enough to justify another handful.
— Salteen, Banaras Ka SwadTaste Profile
The Flavour of Moong Dal (Split Yellow)
Why It Matters
Health Benefits
Moong dal is one of the lightest and most digestible legumes — providing significant protein and nutrients without the heaviness of heavier lentils.
Complete Plant Protein
Moong dal provides a full amino acid profile — one of the best plant-based proteins available.
Easy to Digest
The lightest of all lentils — easier on the digestive system than larger beans or heavier dals.
Folate Rich
High in folate — essential for DNA synthesis, cell division, and particularly important during pregnancy.
Low Glycaemic
Moong dal has a low glycaemic index — providing sustained energy without blood sugar spikes.
Note: The above reflects traditional and general nutritional knowledge. Consult a healthcare professional for personal dietary advice.
Farm to Jar
Where It Comes From
🌾 UP Moong Dal Farms
We source our moong dal directly from UP farmers who grow thin-skinned yellow moong in the kharif (monsoon) season. We select dal that is uniformly sized, bright yellow, and free of damaged seeds — essential for even, consistent frying in our namkeen production.
In Your Salteen Kitchen
Used In
Moong dal is the primary ingredient in Salteen's moong dal namkeen — a lightly spiced, crispy fried preparation that is one of our most popular dal-based snacks.
In Brief
Thin-skin yellow moong dal from UP farms — fried golden and tossed with Banarasi spices for our lightest, most protein-rich namkeen.
— Salteen Ingredient Description