Friday, April 8, 2011

How to sprout Moong/Mung dal beans

We always believed  in healthy eating and knew that it is not very easy to switch to. Its a lifestyle change, a huge one. As our love for Junk food, Masala food and Deep fried food has strongly rooted in our taste buds for ages it becomes quite a challenge. But, incorporating healthy options more often lets me indulgence in guilt food more peacefully
The best bet is sprouts, it taste yum and can be taken as snack or a meal.



How to sprout moong dal beans: 
 Ingredients:
Moong dal  1 cup
Water      

Method:
1.In a large bowl, wash moong dal beans and add 4-5 cups of water
2.Leave it overnight or 6-8 hours.
3..Drain the water, leave little water and cover it up with a lid and keep it in a warm place for about 7-8 hours.
4.It should be ready, if not leave it for couple of hours.




      Why sprouting?
  • Increases in essential fatty acids
  • Increases in vitamin content
  • Increase in fiber content
  • It increases quality protein


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