Sprouted Green gram Curry (Dry)

Like other beans, the mung bean is a rich source of low-fat protein. One cup of mature, boiled beans contains 14 g of protein. Unlike many other plant-based sources of protein, mung beans have a wide amino-acid profile, providing at least some of every type of amino acid. It contains both insoluble and water-soluble fiber, which together yield varied benefits. Because of the high amount of fiber, green gram dal is considered low-glycemic.
I made a very simple recipe which goes well along Roti/chapati. It also can be made for meals. 

Ingredients:
Sprouted Green Gram / Moong - 1 cup
Green chillies - 4, chopped
Oil - 4 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Onion 1 fine chops
Tomato - 1 big, chopped
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tbsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tbsp
Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Coriander leaves - 1/2 cup chopped
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Salt to taste

Moong dal – Sprouting process :

• It will take about 1 – 2 days to sprout Moong Dal.
• Soak 1 cup of Whole Moong dals in 4 cups of water overnight.
• Drain and rinse in water at room temperature. Cover the bowl containing beans with a plate and keep some weight on top of it.Store beans in dark place for 1 complete day.

Note : One cup of dried whole Moong Dal will yield about 3 cups of sprouted beans.
 

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan and fry chopped onion, ginger garlic paste and green chillies.
2. When half brown add chopped tomatoes and fry till it becomes mushy.
3. Add garma masala powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chillii powder, turmeric powder, salt and 1/2 of the coriander leaves and stir for a while.
4. Add the sprouted moong to it, add some water to cook it. Cook till it is dry. (ensure that you dnt add more water, also don't overcook the green gram)
5. Add rest of the coriander leaves. Serve hot with chapaties.

 Padmashree Raikar

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