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Homemade Moong Bean Sprouts
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱10 minsPrep Time
🔥0 minsCook Time
⏰10 mins (+ 1–2 days)Total Time
👥4Serves
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Fresh sprouts beat packaged ones: soak, drain, and rinse green moong until short crisp tails appear. Ready for salads, usal and stir-fries.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Rinse moong; soak 8–12 hours. Drain completely.
2
Place in a jar/cloth; keep in a warm dark spot. Rinse and drain 2–3 times a day.
3
In 24–48 hours sprouts form. Refrigerate and use within 2–3 days.
Nutrition per serving
90kcal
Protein7g
Carbohydrates15g
Fat0.5g
Fibre4g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Sprouting boosts digestibility and adds crunchy volume with almost no fat — a gut-friendly protein booster.
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Pro Tips
- →Drain thoroughly or they smell.
- →Don’t over-sprout into long stringy tails.
- →Use clean utensils.
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Variations
- 1Sprout moth beans for usal.
- 2Steam lightly if raw sprouts bother you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Insufficient draining — discard if foul.
Salads, misal/usal, stir-fries, sandwiches.
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