SIMPLE WAY TO PREPARE FRESH MOONG GRAM SPROUTS AT HOME

Sprouts have always been a popular nutritional food for many diet conscious people around the globe. Sprouts are a powerhouse of nutrition. Sprouts contain abundant enzymes, protein, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. They also contain high level of antioxidants. Sprouts top the list of “health food”. Moreover they are high in fiber and low in calories. So even those who are looking for a way to lose weight can include sprouts in their diet.

Today I’m going to share the recipe for an easy and quick way to prepare fresh moong gram sprouts at home. You do not need any sprouting jar or any special gadgets to make sprouts at home. Homemade sprouts are fresher and tastier than the store purchased ones. Actually I avoid the store ones as I’m not sure about the water they use for preparing sprouts.

As people are becoming conscious about health and diet in particular you can use the method suggested to make sprouts at home. You can consume sprouts fresh- direct form, include in salads, in sandwiches too. Do not cook the sprouts as it loses the nutritional values.

I was not sure how to make sprouts at home. I had to learn the process to complete my sons school project. My son was thrilled when we sprouted moong gram at home for his school project. He went around showing his grandparents, neighbors and friends as if he had performed some magic trick. He did not hesitate to eat a few as he had participated in the sprout preparation. Initially I used to add fresh grated coconut and spread little sugar. Later on, I added grated carrot and salt.

We sprout beans once or twice a week. Even little quantity yields high proteins and nutrition.Sprouted beans is good for diabetic patients.

Fresh Moong gram sprouts Recipe:

Yields: 3 cups

Time required:

Soaking time: 7 to 8 hrs

Standing time: 18 to 24 hrs

Ingredients :

Whole Moong gram (Green gram) : 1 cup

Water: to soak

Procedure for Fresh Moong gram sprouts:

Method:

• Dispense the moong gram and check for any stones.
• Wash the moong gram twice and soak in 3.5 cups of water for 7 to 8 hrs.
• You will see that the moong gram has swollen and become plumpy and full.
• Drain the water and wash again. Ensure there is no water.
• Now transfer the moong gram into a wet muslin cloth. Tie the edges together and hang it in on a rod. Check the cloth in between, if you observe the cloth is dry sprinkle water over the cloth to make it damp.
• After app. 18 hrs open the muslin cloth and check the length of sprouts. If it is small keep it for another 6 hrs atleast.

By now you will see the sprouts popping out from the cloth. You can also know the length of the sprout that has emerged.

In Summers the germination is quick within 20 hrs and in cold weather it takes nearly 24 hrs for the sprouts to emerge with required length.

We at home enjoy longer sprouts. If you want to avoid muslin cloth, you can opt this simple method.

• After you drain the soaked moong gram, transfer into a casserole or hot pack. Drain all water. Leave it for 12 to 16 hrs untouched.
• You will be happy to see the white sprouts that have elongated from the gram.

You can store sprouts in refrigerator for 1or 2 days and plan use when required.

The soaking time and standing time for Chana (chick peas) and black chana is higher. The soaking time will be 10 to 12 hrs and the standing time will be 24 to 30 hrs.