Home made moong dal sprouts

Sprouting whole moong dal is quite simple. Here is a step by step tutorial for sprouting the moong dal.

• On Day1 night wash and soak a cup of moong dal with surplus water.
• On Day 2 morning, wash the moong dal in cold running water and soak them again.
• On Day 2 night drain the water and sprinkle some water on top of the it and leave them in a dark place.As the weather was cold I placed the moong dal in my oven. If you are staying in warmer places, then you can put the moong dal in a muslin cloth tie them and hang it in a dark place.
•  Day 3 morning check the dal if it has sprouted. It would have sprouted if you are in living in a warm climate. If you are staying in cold places the moong dal would have just started sprouting and hence sprinkle some water and put them back in the oven.
• The moong dal sprouts would be read by Day 4 night.
• The sprouts can be stored in a glass contained and refrigirated and it stays good for a week.

Moong sprouts are good source of proteins, Vitamin -C, potassium and iron. These sprouts can be used in raw salads and also making curries although it is best eaten raw or very lightly cooked.

Healthy Sprout Salad Recipe

Salads are uniformly low in fat, full of vitamins and makes a perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes. Sprout salad is a very refreshing and healthy salad. Dal when sprouted turn out to be sweeter and this combo goes well with any raw vegetables.
You can easily have it for breakfast and dinner, I can assure you it will keep you full and satisfied as it is quite tasty as well.

Ingredients

Mixed Sprouts - 2 cups
Carrot - 1 ( Cut them into small cubes)
Sweet Corn Kernels - 1/2cup ( Put it in hot water for 5 mins)
Roasted Peanuts - 1/4 cup
Bell pepper - 1
Tomato - 1

Dressing
Lime Juice - 1 tbs
salt - Acc to taste
Black Pepper - 1/2 tsp

Method

Take the mixed Sprouts in a bowl , followed by chopped carrot.
De seed the tomato and bell pepper and chop them into small cubes. Add the same into the bowl.
Remove the kernels from the water .Filter the water and add it in the bowl .
Add the roasted peanuts.
Give a good mix by adding salt and pepper.
Finally pour the lemon Juice mix well and serve.