The Mung bean, native to India, can be eaten whole, with skin or without, or as a bean sprout. They are available year-round.
Culinary uses
Mung beans are a staple of Asian Cuisines. In Vietnam, mung bean flour is used to make the transparent wrapping that is used for spring rolls. In India, they are used in dal, ground and made into pancakes, or deep-fried and consumed as a snack. In China, they are eaten whole or used in a dessert called Green bean soup.
Mung bean sprouts, sold as "bean sprouts" are a common ingredient in most Asian countries and are available in major supermarkets throughout the United States.