The mung bean, also referred to as green gram, belongs to the legume family. This plant species is predominantly grown in East, Southeast, and South Asia. It serves as a key ingredient in a variety of both savory and sweet culinary preparations. India stands out as a leading producer of green mung, commonly known as moong, on a global scale. During the 2021-22 period, India yielded 31.5 lakh tonnes of green mung, accounting for 11% of the nation's overall pulse production.
Varietiesbulb fennel, sweet fennel, common fennel
UsesCooking fresh or dry, and often used in curries, soups, and porridge. Fermented beans are used in many dishes
Growing areasDry and intermediate climatic zones