SPROUTS- are shoots formed of germination of seeds by natural process. They are high in fibre,proteins and low in calories thus very good for weight watchers,good for heart and help in lowering elevated blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Sprouting requires warm and moist conditions to grow which is ideal for the rapid growth of bacteria thus carry a risk of food borne illnesses if contaminated,thus special care should be followed while washing and always parboil to kill any bacteria in it.
This is a very simple,light salad recipe.
RECIPE CARD:
PREPARATION TIME:5 MINS.
COOKING TIME:10 MINS
SERVES:2-3 PERSONS
INGREDIENTS:
- Mung/Green gram sprouts- 1cup
- Chana/Black gram sprouts- 1cup
- Onion-1 no(finely chopped)
- Tomato-1 no(finely chopped)
- Corriander /Dhanya leaves-3 tbsp chopped
- Red chilli powder-1/2 tsp
- Hot and sweet tomato sauce-1 tbsp
- Salt to taste
METHOD:
- Cook the sprouts in 1 cup of water-Drain th excess water and put in a bowl
- Add chopped onions,tomatoes and corriander leaves.
- Add the rec chilli powder,salt and sauce.
- Mix well.
- Serve
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