Legume seeds are referred to as ‘poor man’s meat’ and rightly so. They are an excellent source of proteins, bioactive compounds, minerals and vitamins. The mung bean (Vigna radiata), commonly referred to as Moong dal in India, is one of the most important edible legume crops. Moong dal is rich in high-quality proteins with high digestibility and is an excellent source of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fibre and essential fatty acids.