When asked if store-bought split mung beans could be used for making pradhaman, Aunty Balan said it would not taste the same.

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This satisfying grain bowl from F&W recipe developer Julia Levy ties together pearled farro, seasoned salmon, avocados, black beans, tomatoes, and arugula with a tangy honey mustard dressing.

She also warns against using dried beans, lentils, or green gram flour in porridge, as these would require longer cooking times, just like when they are boiled whole, to be suitable for consumption.