Overview: Mung bean /Green gram are small and belong to the legume family which is rich in protein.They are rich in many nutrients and believed to aid many ailments.Mung beans can also be consumed sprouted ,the sprouting process changes the nutritional composition of green gram.Sprouted mung bean has less calories and more amino acids and antioxidants. And sprouting reduces the level of phytic acids, which is an antinutrient. Antinutrient reduces the absorption of essential nutrients.Antioxidants in mung bean may reduce the chronic disease risk.They are rich in folate that supports during pregnancy.

,strong>Benefits: > 1. Mung bean is rich in folate, vitamin B9 which helps to produce and maintain new cells.Folate very much important before and during pregnancy. 2. Extremely protein rich food. 3. Green gram is low in fat and high in protein and fibre ,this keeps your stomach fuller and longer.That aids in weight loss. 4. Green gram is rich in zinc which boost immunity and helps in the production of Vitamin A,so it's good for eyes. 5. It is also a good source of magnesium that helps in the formation teeth and bones. 6. Rich in phosphorus it works with calcium to build our bones. 7. Provides Instant enrgy.

Nutritional value: (based on 100g) Energy.........................359kcal Total Fat......................1.2g Sodium.......................15mg Carbohydrate.............63g Protein.......................24g

Cookery: 1. Dhal for chappati,rotis etc. 2. Vada. 3. Sprouted beans.