Seagrass meadows, such as this one composed of turtle grass and manatee grass, are an important shallow water habitat. Seagrasses get their energy from photosynthesisâconverting sunlight into energyâand so must live in shallow water touched by the sun.
The mung bean (Vigna radiata), alternatively known as the moong bean, green gram, or mung Sanskrit à¤®à¥à¤¦à¥à¤ / mudga, is a plant species in the legume family. The mung bean is mainly cultivated in India, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. It is used as an ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes.
Chana dal is the split kernel of a variety of chickpea known as desi or bengal gram. It has a sweet and earthy flavor, and the cooked bean is about the size and shape of a corn kernel. This ancient legume has been around for centuries and remains a healthy and satisfying comfort food in India and the Middle East today.