Green Moong
Green Moong
The Moong Bean, scientifically known as Vigna radiata, belongs to a plant species in the legume family. They are also known as Moong Bean, Moong Bean, Green Gram, Golden Gram, Haricot Mungo, Mungo, and Haricot Doré around the world. The seeds are cultivated in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
Moong Beans are known to be originally cultivated in India. Today, Moong is majorly being produced in the states like Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu. The beans are used as an ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes.