Summer is at its peak in my part of the world! All I want to have is some light, non-greasy meals that are delicious too. I’m not really a salad person, but do have some occasionally. I’m more of the rice-curry person, I admit I can’t do without rice, it’s what I have grown up eating. I love salads that are not only dressed up with flavorful vinaigrette’s, but they have to look appetizing to me as well, to make me want to have some! Like this healthy moong sprouts salad/sprouted green gram salad, super flavorful and as pretty as a picture.
This moong sprouts salad | sprout chaat is not only bursting with gorgeous colors but is delicious as well with ‘chatpata‘ Indian spices to jazz it up further. Use a mix of 2-3 sprouts to make mixed sprout chaat. I learnt about this green moong dal salad recipe during a casual conversation with my aunt long back and since then it has been a regular feature in my summer menu repertoire.
So what’s in this mung bean sprouts salad recipe? A bounty of healthy mung bean sprouts and organic sweet yellow corn along with some red onions, crunchy & sweet bell peppers, tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers & some pomegranate to up it’s pretty + healthy quotient and lots of tangy and citrusy flavors! Moong dal salad is just perfect for a hot and sweltering summer’ s afternoon. Make ahead and let it chill in the refrigerator for the flavors to mingle. Sit back, relax and enjoy this simple yet flavorful crunchy sprout salad recipe.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE MOONG SPROUTS SALAD, INDIAN STYLE | SPROUTED MOONG SALAD
1.Steam green moong sprouts with little less than 1/4 cup water, cover and let them cook for 5-10 minutes. Let them cool down a bit.
2.Add remaining ingredients in a bowl, seasonings, lime juice, chopped cilantro and mix well. Taste & adjust seasonings as per desired taste.
NOTES 1.You can use any fresh veggies that you have. 2.If you like a creamy version, add in some Greek yogurt for added protein too. Drizzle little honey/agave nectar to balance out the tartness from the yogurt. 3.You can use any other legumes or beans in place of mung sprouts for more variations.
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