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Dals & legumesLow choking riskFrom 6 months

Moong dal (split yellow mung)

Moong / Mung dal

Good for:
  • Growth

How to serve

Around 6 months

Pressure-cook until fully soft; blend to a smooth, thin soup (dal ka paani is too low in nutrients on its own — serve the whole dal).

9 months

Thick mashed dal; khichdi.

12 months+

Regular dal with rice or roti.

Good to know

  • Easiest dal to digest; a classic Indian first protein. Pair with vitamin C (tomato, lemon) to improve iron absorption.

Recipes with moong dal (split yellow mung)