Sprouts Delight
For people trying to lose weight, sprouts are a great option. They're packed with protein and easy to prepare. Sprouts are low in calories and contain lots of fiber. When you are trying to lose weight, eating a bowl of sprouts between your meals can help you feel fuller and reduce appetite, which is quite beneficial when trying to shed kilos.
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Sprouted moong beans
- ½ Cup Cornflakes
- 1 or 2 tbsp Chopped onions
- 1 or 2 tbsp Chopped tomatoes
- ½ small Green chilli chopped
- Few chopped Mint or coriander or celery leaves
- To taste Salt
- 1 tsp Lemon juice (or as needed )
- 1 tbsp Fresh grated coconut (or finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Cucumber finely chopped
Instructions
- Wash and soak green gram or mung bean in boiled and cooled water for 8 hours.
- Drain off and wash them in clean (drinking) water.
- Add the moist beans to a moist muslin or cheese cloth. Make a knot.
- Place it in a bowl and partially cover it.
- Set them in a warm and dark place. Depending on the weather conditions, they sprout.
- If the cloth dries up, sprinkle some water on the cloth to make the beans moist. Do not pour lot of water otherwise they begin to rot.
- Sprouts will be ready anywhere in between 6 hours to 2 days.
- Mix all the ingredients and serve moong sprouts salad immediately.
