Moong Dal is known to be very good for children. elderly people and those who are ill because it can be easily digested. Moong dal cooks into a nice mushy texture. It tends to cause less gas. this is very popular dal and has a delicious creamy taste and smooth texture. golden in color. Moong dal is a healthy baby food as it is rich in iron, proteins, minerals, vitamin B and is high in fiber. This tiny little dal is given to a growing baby as a complete nutritious diet. Moong dal helps with the digestionand produces less heat to the body compared to other lentils. An ideal dish, especially for mothers. to give a protein rich diet to their kids/children. Moong dal contains proteins and butter adds saturated fats needed for growth.