Mung Bean is a legume that is commonly used in the Asian countries. Mung Beans go by many names in different parts of India. Pasiparuppu in tamil, mung sabut in hindi, pesalu in telugu , hesarukalu in kannada, cherupayar in Malyalam. Green gram is high in protein fiber, vitamins and nutrients. Sprouting any legume increases it’s nutrition  value and it’s easy on the tummy and easily digestible.

Two ways to sprout mung beans

The first method is to put in a jar or box and put a tight lid on and keep in a cool place. The second method and my favorite method is to sprout it in a cotton cloth, hanging it in a warm dry place in the kitchen.

How to Avoid bitter taste when we sprout Mung Beans

Try and use organic green gram.

Avoid exposing the sprouting jar and green gram to very bright light

Soak them in slightly warm water for at least 8 hrs. Some variety may even take longer. The skin on the bean must be broken that is the right time to begin the sprouting process. Sometimes you might even see them begin to sprout on their own while still soaking

Wash them with clear water and drain them well with the use of a colander.

Sprouts are seeds that have germinated and become very young plants.

This germination process usually begins with the seeds being soaked for several hours.

The soaked seeds are then exposed to the right combination of temperature and moisture, and allowed to grow for two to seven days.

The end product is generally a sprout measuring 1/8–2 inches (2–5 cm) long.

Many different types of seeds can be sprouted. Here is a list of the most common types of sprouts available on the market:

• Bean and pea sprouts: Such as lentil, adzuki, garbanzo, soybean, mung bean, black bean, kidney bean, green pea and snow pea sprouts.
• Sprouted grains: Such as brown rice, buckwheat, amaranth, kamut, quinoa and oat sprouts.
• Vegetable or leafy sprouts: Such as radish, broccoli, beet, mustard green, clover, cress and fenugreek sprouts.
• Nut and seed sprouts: Such as almond, radish seed, alfalfa seed, pumpkin seed, sesame seed or sunflower seed sprouts.

Sprouts are generally consumed raw, but may also be lightly cooked before you eat them.

Nutrition value of Mung Bean Sprouts

For starters, they’re rich in many nutrients. They’re also said to improve your digestion and blood sugar levels, and possibly even fend off heart disease.They may Improve Digestion. Sprouts may help you digest your foods more easily.

Despite being low in calories, sprouts are a rich source of nutrients and beneficial plant compounds. Their vitamin and mineral content varies based on the variety.

However, generally speaking, the sprouting process increases nutrient levels, making sprouts richer in protein, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese and vitamins C and K than un-sprouted plants.

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How to grow mung sprout bean sprouts

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

15 mins

 

Mung bean sprouts filled with nutrients and are a common ingredient in Indian homes. It's great raw, steamed or pureed, they provide a crisp, healthy addition to any meal. Growing mung bean sprouts is easy and when done right, they are perfect in less time.

Author: Ash

Recipe type: Salad

Cuisine: South Indian

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup sprouts
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 carrot grated

1 tbsp oil

• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp urad daal
• 1 tbsp channa daal
• lot of curry leaves
• pinch of asafoetida/hing
• Coriander/cilantro to garnish
• ½ lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a pan, add oil and add the mustard seeds, cumin, urad daal, channa dal, curry leaves and hing. Once it pops, add onion and fry for a minute. Add the grated carrots and saute with some salt for a minute. Add the sprouts and add 2 tbsp water, and cover and cook for 3 minutes.
2. Turn off the heat and drizzle lemon juice, top with cilantro.

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