Mung beans are commonly used in Asian cuisine and known for their nutritious properties. However, some people may not recognize this legume by its name. Mung beans are also known by a variety of other names such as green gram, golden gram, and moong dal. In Chinese cuisine, they are called lu dou, while in Hindi they are called moong. Regardless of what we call it, the mung bean is a versatile ingredient that can be used in many dishes from soups to salads and even desserts. Knowing these synonyms for mung beans can help expand one's culinary vocabulary and appreciation for different cultures' culinary traditions.