Moth Beans, Organic (500 g)

Moth Beans was an intercrop along with cow peas. So we harvested a little and made it available for sale.

🌱 Moth Beans: The Forgotten Powerhouse in Your Pantry

Moth beans — known locally as Matki — are one of the most nutrient-rich legumes nature has given us.
And yet, they sit quietly on shelves, far less celebrated than their famous cousin, the green gram (moong dal).

But here’s the truth: Moth beans deserve the spotlight.

💪 What makes moth beans special?

• High protein content – nearly 24g of protein per 100g, making it a vegetarian protein powerhouse

• Packed with micronutrients like:

  • Iron, for energy and hemoglobin production

  • Magnesium, for muscle and nerve function

  • Zinc, for immunity and wound healing

  • B vitamins, including folate, for cell health and metabolism

• Rich in dietary fiber to aid digestion and promote gut health

• Naturally drought-resistant and sustainable to grow

🧠 Then why is it underused?

Despite its strength, moth beans remain under-famed for a few key reasons:

1. Tougher texture & longer cooking time
   Unlike soft-cooking green gram, moth beans require soaking or sprouting to make them tender and digestible — a step many skip in modern kitchens.

2. Less familiarity in urban recipes
   While it's a staple in rural Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and parts of Tamil Nadu, it hasn’t found its way into trending "health food" menus — yet.

3. Marketing & Visibility
   Moong and masoor have been widely branded as "superfoods" — but moth beans never got their spotlight on the big stage.

🌾 At Goodness Farm, we believe in reviving such lost legumes.

That’s why we use moth beans in our:

• Fusilli pasta (yes, high-protein + gluten-free!)

• Sprouted flours

• Nutrient-dense mixes for kids and elders alike

By sprouting moth beans, we reduce anti-nutrients, enhance mineral absorption, and make them more digestible — the traditional way.

✨ It’s time moth beans made a comeback.
Not just because they’re ancient — but because they’re wise, powerful, and deeply nourishing.
Let’s bring them back to the table.