Moong Badi is a popular Indian food item made from moong beans paste that has been shaped into small balls or cylindrical shapes and then sun-dried. The dried moong badi can also be stored for long time and used as a protein rich ingredient in a variety of dishes especially in North Indian Cuisine. Moong badi is also a good source of protein, fiber and other essential nutrients.
Rajasthani moong badi is best known in English as sun-dried lentil dumplings or moong dal dumplings. They are also frequently referred to as dried mung bean nuggets, moong wadi or mungodi which are nutritious, spiced, sun-dried droplets made from ground yellow moong dal.
Small savoury sun-dried chunks made from soaked and ground moong dal (split yellow moong dal) mixed with other spices such as red chilli whole, coriander seeds & salt.
Common Use
Primarily used in curries and stews, such as mungodi ki sabji.
Characteristics
High in protein, easy to digest and a staple Rajasthani preserved food.
Alternative Names
Mungodi, Moong Dal Wadia, Dried Lentil Fritters.
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