Nutritive value of pulses and beans increases when they are sprouted. Sprouted beans have a lot of health benefits – high source of fibre & vitamins, less in calories, easy to digest and excellent for those who are trying to lose weight.

One of the best way to eat bean sprouts are in the form of salads. You can experiment different ways. Make it spicy by adding tomatoes, green chillies, onions and ginger or a fruity salad with orange segments, apple or pomegranate (find recipe link below from my fellow-bloggers). Here is my recipe for a quick and healthy salad…

Sprouts Salad

Ingredients

* Moong bean sprouts – 2 cups
* Turmeric powder – 1 or 2 pinches
* Red Chilli powder – 1/8 to 1/2 tsp
* Coriander powder – 3/4 tsp
* Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
* Asafoetida – a pinch
* Canola or olive oil – 1/2 tsp
* Garnish – 4 tsps finely chopped onion, 2 tsp finely chopped cilantro, a dash of lemon juice

Method

Cook moong bean sprouts with water and salt until tender, make sure the beans are not overcooked. Drain the water and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they start to splutter add asafoetida, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder. After 15 to 20 seconds turn off the stove. Next add cooked moong bean sprouts, adjust seasoning and garnish with onions, cilantro and lemon juice.

Serving suggestions :

Make this as a healthy Sandwich Filling or Chapathi/Tortilla Wrap-Ups – Spread sour cream on a tortilla/chapathi, top it with sprouted moong salad. Tightly roll each tortilla,wrap securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Serve with chutney or pickle .