Mung Sprouts are amazing! They’re not only bursting with nutrition, they’re delicious. I love sprouts, both raw and cooked. I try to include sprouts in my diet as often as I can. I’m always on the lookout for yummy recipes and this dish is certainly one such.

What Can You Sprout?

While most whole legumes can be sprouted, I almost always end up sprouting mung beans. I guess it boils down to taste and texture. My second most favorite sprouts are kala chana or black chickpeas. There are some simple, snack recipes with kala chana that are so delicious. My favorite recipe is the one served at a temple I used to visit near my home in India. This was a big draw for me!

Sprouting

Unless you’re really strapped for time, I’ll strongly recommend doing this at home. Sprouting is so easy! When I first started sprouting, I used to make the mistake of soaking seeds in water, with the water level an inch above the seeds. I didn’t realize I was drowning the seeds! They need air and light in addition to moisture. Once I got this concept straight in my head, I just nailed it.

Mung Bean Sprouts

Sprouting Jar

While there are several ways to sprout, one method that did work well for me earlier was to soak the legumes in a damp cloth and set in a bowl. A couple of years back I tried the sprouting jar and I’ll say without any hesitation that this is my favorite way to sprout! It is so easy – just follow the instructions you’ll not go wrong.

Sprouting Jar

Easy Mung Sprouts Masala

This recipe is easy and yummy! The ingredients are tomatoes, onions, mustard seeds and basic spices, in addition to sprouted mung beans. It is an easy pan sauté on a stove top. You can also cook this in a Instant Pot (IP) on ‘Sauté’ mode.

Check out some of our yummy sprouts and masala veggie recipes:

• Sautéed Sprouts and Vegetables
• Green Mung Sprouts Curry
• Spicy, Tangy, Sprouts & Carrots Salad
• Stir Fry Sprouts And Vegetables
• Cabbage & Carrot Masala
• Aloo Gobi
• Bhindi (Okra) Masala

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Easy Mung Sprouts Masala

Not only is this recipe easy, it is yummy! Flavored with basic spices, this delicious dish is great with steamed rice or hot rotis. You can also have it as a snack or mix it in your salad for that extra flavor and nutrition!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Cilantro, Garam Masala, mung sprouts, Onion, sprouts, Tomato

Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 2 People

Calories 122kcal

Equipment

• Kitchen Knife
• Cutting Board
• Le Crueset Nonstick Pan

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Mung Sprouts
• 1/2 Cup Onion - Fine cut
• 1/2 Cup Tomato - Fine cut
• 1/4 Cup Cilantro - Fine cut
• 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chili Powder - Or cayenne pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala - (Check link to make your own garam masala)
• 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt - Or to taste
• 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil - Cold pressed

Instructions

• In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. As they crackle, add onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder and mix well.
  
• Add tomato, salt and mix well. Sauté tomatoes for 5-7 minutes, add garam masala (easily made at home!) and mix well.
  
• Add sprouts, mix well, set the lid on and leave it for a minute. Repeat this about 3 or 4 times.
  
• Add cilantro and stir for a minute.
  
• Serve hot with fresh roti or methi (fenugreek) parathas
  

Notes

Great with steamed rice or hot rotis or as a snack by itself.

*Use organic ingredients wherever possible

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Easy Mung Sprouts Masala

Serving Size

 

125 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

122

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

8

g

12

%

Saturated Fat

 

6

g

38

%

Sodium

 

310

mg

13

%

Potassium

 

302

mg

9

%

Carbohydrates

 

12

g

4

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

7

g

8

%

Protein

 

4

g

8

%

Vitamin A

 

594

IU

12

%

Vitamin C

 

22

mg

27

%

Calcium

 

23

mg

2

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.