Sprouted Green Gram Stir Fry - Easy Sprouts Recipe

Hope things are fine at ur end....Here slowly things are getting settled down. Time is running super fast its already been a week since we came here. We are enjoying the weather, settling at new home, knowing new people and the surroundings etc. My favourite times are the ones when we walk in and around the apartment, watching the work progress for each home........Though blaming on mittu for the outside walk, I am just loving those times...:)

I havent tried sprouting though have seen amma doing it several times. After hearing so many goodness about sprouts I also tried to sprout green gram recently. It is so filling for breakfast or can be packed as a snack. I tried a simple stir fry with it more like sundal as I didnt want to add more masalas/spices instead preferred the mild seasoning.

Method : How to sprout green gram

1. Soak green gram in water (just immersing level) overnight or at least 7-8 hours.


2. After 7 or 8 hours , drain all the water. Then just wipe of with a dry cloth to absorb all the moisture.


3. Now wrap the green gram in a muslin cloth, tie and hang it. Leave it undisturbed for 6 hours


4. After 6 hours , when you open you can see the sprouts grown as in the picture below.If not leave it for 1 more hour.

If you leave it for more hours after soaking, the sprouts will grow longer which will be harder to chew, so just 6 hours is just enough.

Ingredients:

• Green Gram / Pacha payar - 1 cup
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 1/2 tsp
• Coconut - 1 tbsp
• Red Chilli - 1
• Curry leaves - few

Method : To make Green gram stir fry:

1. Pressure cook sprouted green gram for 1 whistle not more than that else it will turn mushy.


2. Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds allow it to splutter. Add red chillies and curry leaves, fry for a minute.


3. Now add coconut, saute till the coconut turns light browned , now add the sprouted green gram. Add salt and mix well.


4. Stir fry for 3-4 mins and ur green gram stir fry is ready

I was surprised to see the variety of sprouts.Read further down to know more.....

Health Benefits of Sprouts - Source : Google

• Sprouts provide many things our body needs for us to live a healthy life.


• They are an excellent source of protein which helps our bodies repair itself as well as regulates many of our bodily functions (balancing of water, delivering nutrients, etc.).


• Sprouts also provide a huge dose of vitamin C, helping our immune systems fight off colds and diseases.


• Sprouts continue producing vitamins up until the moment you consume them. Even in your refrigerator, they will keep growing and producing vitamins.


• Eating these instead of store-bought fruits and vegetables ensures that your body will enjoy the maximum amount of vitamin content.

Types Of Sprouts :

• When most people think of sprouts , they think of little green, leafy things. But, sprouting can be performed on dozens of different food items.


• You can sprout nuts and seeds such as peanuts, almonds, sunflower and pumpkin seeds. This can also involve foods that you are already familiar with such as cabbage, chick peas, mung beans and green peas.


• Sprouts offer nutritional value that is nearly impossible to get from other vegetables and fruits that are purchased from grocery stores.


• In addition, their nature allows for the easy absorption of nutrients and vitamins enabling our bodies to fight off diseases more effectively.

Happy Sprouting and Healthy Eating!! :)