Hara vatana refers to dried green peas. When fresh peas are not available or when you want to enjoy a starchier, hardier flavoured legume, dried peas or hara vatana is the perfect choice as it is available any time of the year. ... Hara Vatana is usually spherical and deep green in colour.
Moong dal is low in fat content and very high on protein. In fact, moong dal is considered to be one of the best plant-based sources of protein. Macrobiotic Nutritionist and Health Practitioner Shilpa Arora says, "Moong dal is extremely light and high on protein.