Dal Lentils

Whole moong (Moong ki dal)

Also called: whole moong, sabut moong, sabut moong dal, whole moong dal, moong sabut, whole mung, sabut mung

Whole moong, ya sabut moong dal, is that comforting bowl you see in many Indian homes — simple, earthy, and very filling. It’s often eaten with roti, rice, or as a light dinner when you want something homely but not too heavy. The ginger, cumin, turmeric, and little tadka give it that warm, desi flavour that feels like mom’s kitchen.

Key Takeaway: One bowl of Whole moong (Moong ki dal) (180g) contains 96.7 kcal, 4g protein, 9.4g carbs, and 4.7g fat. Whole moong is a nice gut-friendly dal because it gives you 3.6g fiber per bowl, which helps keep bowel movements smoother and supports good gut bacteria. The ginger, cumin, and turmeric in the tadka can also help with digestion and reduce that heavy, bloated feeling after a meal. Since it has whole lentils, it digests slower than polished dal, so it keeps you full for longer too. A practical tip: soak the moong well before cooking and pair it with a little jeera-ginger tadka — it usually feels lighter on the stomach.
96.7 kcal
4g Protein
9.4g Carbs
4.7g Fat

Per 1 bowl (180g)

Calorie Breakdown

17%
39%
44%
Protein Carbs Fat

Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Per bowl (180g) Per 100g
Calories 96.7 kcal 53.7 kcal
Protein 4g 2.2g
Carbohydrates 9.4g 5.2g
Fat 4.7g 2.6g
Fiber 3.6g 2g
Sugar 1.1g 0.6g
Micronutrients (per 100g)
Sodium 123.86 mg
Calcium 13.58 mg
Iron 0.68 mg
Vitamin C 11.04 mg
Folate 55.37 µg

What Goes Into It

Per serving (1 bowl)

Whole moong 30g
Tomato 0.5g
Ginger 6.3g
Onion 0.2g
Cumin seeds 1.2g
Turmeric powder 1.2g
Garam masala 1.2g
Red chilli powder 1.2g
Fat 10g
Salt 2.5g

gastroenterology Gut Health Insight

Whole moong is a nice gut-friendly dal because it gives you 3.6g fiber per bowl, which helps keep bowel movements smoother and supports good gut bacteria. The ginger, cumin, and turmeric in the tadka can also help with digestion and reduce that heavy, bloated feeling after a meal. Since it has whole lentils, it digests slower than polished dal, so it keeps you full for longer too. A practical tip: soak the moong well before cooking and pair it with a little jeera-ginger tadka — it usually feels lighter on the stomach.

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verified ICMR-NIN Verified Data

Nutrition data sourced from ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT) and the Indian Nutrient Database (INDB 2024). Values are per standard serving and may vary with preparation method.

Curated by Ashutosh Swaraj, Founder of Shellel