Laxmi Whole Moong Bold is 4 lb of plump, large-grain green mung beans — the bold size that stays satisfyingly toothsome when cooked.

Sprout the big beans for salads and usal, pressure-cook for sabut moong dal, or boil for moong chaat with onion, lemon and chaat masala.

It is one of those staples we keep restocking because Los Angeles regulars ask for Laxmi Whole Moong Bold by name. Find it in our dal aisle at Anora's Cash N Carry on Fairfax Ave.