Description
Moong Dal Chilka – The Wholesome Balance of Taste and Health
The Best of Both Worlds In the world of pulses, whole moong is healthy but takes time to cook, while yellow moong is fast but lacks fiber. Moong Dal Chilka (Split Green Gram), supplied wholesale by Jalaram Food Products, offers the perfect middle ground. It cooks relatively quickly but retains the nutrient-rich green skin. This makes it a staple in Gujarati households for Mag Fada Khichdi and in commercial kitchens for healthy menu options.
Why Caterers & Canteens Choose Moong Chilka?
- The “Khichdi” Standard: In Gujarat, “Khichdi” often means Mag Fada Ni Khichdi (Split Green Gram Khichdi). The green skin adds texture and an earthy flavor that plain yellow dal cannot replicate. It is a mandatory item on the menu for hospital canteens and corporate tiffin services.
- Texture for Snacks: When soaked and ground, the skin adds a nice crunch to fried items like Moong Dal Bhajiya and savory pancakes like Pudla (Cheela).
- Rich Desserts: Interestingly, this dal is also used for making premium Moong Dal Halwa in North Indian weddings, as the skin adds a coarse, grainy texture that holds ghee and sugar beautifully.
Culinary Applications in HoReCa Our B2B clients rely on our bulk Moong Chilka for:
- Fada Khichdi: The quintessential Gujarati comfort food. Cooked with broken wheat (fada) or rice and mild spices.
- Moong Dal Cheela (Pudla): A popular healthy breakfast item in hotels. The batter made from Chilka dal is more nutritious and flavorful than Besan chilla.
- Dal Fry: Used in “Dhaba Style” Dal Fry where chefs mix yellow and green moong to create a visually appealing speckled yellow-green gravy.
- Bhajiya / Pakora: Coarsely ground batter makes for crispy fritters sold at tea stalls.
Jalaram Supply Advantage
- Cleaned & Graded: The biggest challenge with Chilka dal is dust trapped in the split skin. Our stock is machine-cleaned to ensure it is dust-free and ready to soak.
- Fresh Crop: We prioritize fresh harvest stock. Old moong dal takes too long to boil; our fresh stock becomes tender quickly, saving gas in your commercial kitchen.
- Bulk Economics: Available in 30kg and 50kg Bags, catering to high-volume Khichdi programs and industrial canteens.
Storage & Usage
- Shelf Life: 6-12 Months.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Like all skin-on pulses, it is more resistant to spoilage than polished dal but should be kept dry.
- Prep Tip: Soak for 30 minutes. If making Halwa, soak for 4 hours and rub the skins off partially for a unique texture.
Your One-Stop Commodity Partner Stock your kitchen with Jalaram. Along with Moong Chilka, we supply Broken Wheat (Fada), Rice, and Jalaram Manufactured Spices. Source all your grocery staples from a single, reliable partner.
Conclusion Serve the wholesome taste of home. Stock up on the premium Moong Dal Chilka from Jalaram Food Products.
Request a Quote Running a Canteen or Catering Unit? Contact Jalaram Food Products today for wholesale pricing on Bulk Green Gram in Ahmedabad.



