Nepali Masyang Daal (Rice Beans)

Masyang daal, or "Rice Bean" (Vigna umbellata), is a highly nutritious, small, and earthy-flavored legume cultivated in the Himalayan regions, especially Nepal, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand. Known for its high protein (22–26%) and fiber content, this indigenous pulse is commonly prepared as a hearty, comforting, and easily digestible dal.