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Sprouts Salad Recipe
Easy and healthy salad made using sprouts, herbs, veggies and lemon. This makes a great breakfast or a snack.
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.
© Swasthi's Recipes
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
1
minute
Total Time
5
minutes
Servings
1
Author
Swasthi
Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
¾
cup
sprouts
(sprouted green gram)
1
tbsp
onions
chopped
1
small
tomato
chopped
¼
cup
cucumber
finely chopped
1
small
carrot
chopped or grated
1
small
green chili
(deseeded & chopped) or crushed pepper
2
tbsps
coriander leaves
or celery chopped finely
salt
as needed
1
tbsp
lemon juice
as needed or apple cider
¼
tsp
chaat masala
for flavor (optional)
optional
1
tbsp
coconut
fresh, grated or finely chopped
½
cup
cornflakes
or wheat flakes (optional)
¼
inch
ginger
grated (helps in digestion)
1
sprig
fresh mint leaves
(optional, aids digestion)
How to make the recipe
Preparation
Wash and soak green gram or mung bean in boiled and cooled water for 8 hours.
Drain off and rinse them in clean (drinking) water.
Add them to a container or a mason jar.
OR
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.
How to make sprouts salad
Rinse and peel the carrots, onions & cucumber. Chop them along with tomatoes and chilies.
Rinse the coriander leaves and mint. Chop finely. Grate ginger if using.
Measure ¾ cup sprouts and add them to a serving bowl.
Add all the chopped veggies and then sprinkle some salt.
Squeeze in the lemon juice and toss all of them.
Serve sprouts salad immediately.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories:
126
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
25
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
2
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Sodium:
851
mg
|
Potassium:
440
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
1433
IU
|
Vitamin C:
52
mg
|
Calcium:
50
mg
|
Iron:
6
mg