These small brown beans have a yellow interior. Moth have a strong, earthy aroma and a rich nutty flavor. Moth dal cook in little over an hour and don't need to be soaked. It is usually cooked with spices and grated coconut, or boiled and pureed in thick curries and soups.Vigna aconitifolia is a drought-resistant legume, commonly grown in arid and semi-arid regions of India. It is commonly called mat bean, moth bean, matki, Turkish gram or dew bean. The pods, sprouts and protein rich seeds of this crop are commonly consumed in India.