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  • Sprouted Moong Salad

    Sprouted Moong Salad

    Sprouted Moong salad is an easy to make, tasty and healthy snack to serve for people of all age group. It is ideal as a side dish with any meal, pairs well with chapati or phulka too. It is ideal to eat as a snack too.

    sprouted moong salad
    sprouted moong salad

    What are sprouts?

    Sprouts are seeds that have germinated and become tiny plants.

    How to make sprouts ?

    I had written a post earlier, do take a look at it.

    Can it eaten be raw?

    Yes, it can be eaten raw. In fact, we like it that way only. I never boil or steam moong sprouts for salads. They are sweet and easily chewable. But, I make sure I am putting in the fresh ingredients, a few days old, stored in the refrigerator will never taste good. It needs to be cooked. But, there has been a controversy, saying that, raw sprouts may contain harmful bacteria. The reason raw sprouts are risky is because they need to be grown in warm, humid conditions in which harmful bacteria such as E Coli and Salmonella also happen to thrive. There are chances of food poisoning taking place.

    How to prevent food poisoning?

    Store them in refrigerator at temperature below 8 degree Centigrade. Wash hands before using sprouts. Avoid eating sprouts with a strong smell or slimy appearance. If you are buying sprouts from stores, go for chilled ones.

    What are the benefits of using sprouts?

    Sprouts are rich in nutrients and low in calorie. The sprouting process helps to increase protein content. They also contain lower level of antinutrientsm making it easier for your body to absorb all the nutrients they contain. They contain higher amount of insoluble fiber, which eases digestion and may help reduce constipation. The sprouts also help to control the blood sugar level.

    My other salad recipes are : Kidney Bean and Corn Salad, Two Way Crunchy Salad, Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

    Let’s get to Sprouted Moong Salad

    Ingredients:

    • 2 cup moong sprouts
    • 1 cup cucumber
    • 1 capsicum
    • 1 tomato
    • 2 green chilly
    • 1/4 teaspoon chat masala
    • salt to taste
    • 2 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander
    • 1/2 lemon

    Method:

    1. Cut the veggies finely, do not cut the chilly into small pieces, it may be hot.
    2. Take a bowl, add the ingredients, mix. Add lime juice and chopped coriander to it.

    Take a tip:

    • Onion may be added, but we prefer without it.

    This glass bowl from Borosil is ideal for mixing salad or evebn to make puddings. It is made from high quality borosilicate glass, can with stand high temperatures and can be used both in microwave and oven. I love this product which I have since many years.

     

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    Sprouted Moong Salad

    Sprouted moong salad makes a good snack to binge in the evenings. It is ideal to serve as a side dish in any menu too. 
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    Course: healthy snacks, salads
    Cuisine: Indian
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cup moong sprouts
    • 1 cup cucumber
    • 1 capsicum
    • 1 tomato
    • 2 green chilly (optional)
    • 1/4 teaspoon chat masala
    • salt to taste
    • 2 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander
    • 1/2 lemon

    Method
     

    1. Cut cucumber, capsicum and tomato into small pieces.
    2. Add the sprouts and all the veggies in a bowl.
    3. Put salt, chat masala, olive oil, give a mix. Finally, add lemon juice to it. 

    Notes

    Onions may be added. 

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    sprouted moong salad
    sprouted moong salad

    This is my entry to  My Legume Love affair #122 fondly called as MLLA – an event which celebrates the glory of pulses/ legumes. It was started by Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook of  and been hosting by Lisa of Lisa’s Kitchen. The MLLA #122 is hosted by my friend and co-blogger Renu Agarwal Dongre of  Cook With Renu

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  • Kadale kalu usli/ black chana sundal

    Kadale kalu usli/ black chana sundal

    Kadale Kalu Usli / Black Chana Sundal is often made during Ganesh Chaturthi and  Naga Chauti. It is usually served during haldi kum kum to married ladies.

    Black chana is predominantly used during religious ceremonies. It is usually made as a spicy usal or sundal and served during poojas and ceremonies. Ganesh puja, Naga chauti and during Mangal Gowri puja it is prepared. Today is Naga Chauti and thought I will post the recipe of kadale kalu usli  / black chana sundal. It is tasty and can be prepared more often as a snack or accompaniment.

    Kala chana is dark brown and smaller in size than yellow chick peas. It needs to be soaked overnight for eight hours.

    The Hindu month of Shravan brings in a lot of festivities. Time to worship the Lord and celebrate with family and friends. Much as we try to move from our  civilisation, our thoughts will not permit to, we want to continue with the rituals and poojas but we cannot do as much as our parents and grand parents have done. Let’s worship and do in the best possible way. Happy celebrations ahead.

    kadale kalu usli
    Kadale kalu usli

     

    Kadale Kalu Usli/ Black Chana Sundal

    Ingredients:

    • 250 grams black chana
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 4 green chilly
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • a few curry leaves
    • 1 bowl fresh coconut
    • coriander leaves for garnishing
    • 1/2 lemon

    Method:

    1. Wash the black chana and soak it overnight.
    2. Next day, drain the water, rinse it and put fresh water to it. Cook it in pressure cooker for three whistles.
    3. Take a pan and make the seasoning. To make the seasoning, put oil. Add mustard seeds, as it crackles, put the green chilly, asafoetida, turmeric powder and curry leaves.
    4. Remove the whistle. Drain the water and put the cooked chick peas.
    5. Add salt and mix well.
    6. Put the grated coconut and heat for sometime.
    7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
    8. Adding of lemon juice is optional.

    Take a tip:

    1. Adjust quantity of brown chana as per your need. The quantity given here  is big and serves eight people.
    Kadale kalu usli
    Kadale kalu usli
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    Kadale kalu usli/ Black chana sundal

    Kadale kalu usli is a spicy dish that can be served as a snack or accompaniment. It is prepared during Naga Chauti and Ganesh puja. 
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    Prep Time 8 hours
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 250 grams black chana
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 4 green chilly cut into pieces
    • few curry leaves
    • salt to taste
    • 1 cup fresh grated coconut
    • 1/2 lemon
    • coriander leaves for garnishing

    Method
     

    1. Wash the black chana and soak it for eight hours.
    2. Drain the water, rinse and put fresh water to it.
    3. Cook it in a pressure cooker for three whistles.
    4. Take a pan and add oil. Put the mustard seeds, as it crackles, put asafoetida, turmeric, green chilly and curry leaves.
    5. Remove the whistle, drain the water and put the cooked black chana to it.
    6. Add salt and mix it.
    7. Put grated coconut and heat for sometime.
    8. Garnish with fresh coriander.
    9. Lemon juice is optional.

    Notes

    • Soaking of black chana for seven to eight hours is essential.
    • Adjust the quantity of black chana as per your need. Soaked chana can be kept in the refrigerator.

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