Sprouted Moong Chaat
A super nutritious Sprouted Moong Chaat is very delicious and healthy. It makes a great evening snack with some tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Moong beans or sprouted around 1.5 cup
- 1/2 Onion red, finely chopped
- 1 large Tomato de-seeded, diced
- 1 medium Potato boiled, cubed
- 1 large Green chili crushed
- 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
- 1 1/4 tsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Chaat masala
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp Black salt
- 1/4 tsp Salt or as required +1/4 tsp while cooking the sprouts
Instructions
Soaking And Sprouting
- In a medium bowl, triple wash the moong beans with ample water. Next, soak the beans with enough water, around 3 cups, for 7-8 hours or overnight.
- Place a cotton cloth/towel in a colander, transfer the soaked moong beans, and wash them well.
- Keep a plate underneath the colander, gather all the sides of a cloth, and tie a knot. Place the colander in a warm place to let them sprout for 15-18 hours or more depending on the climate.
- Next, wash the sprouts very well to avoid any odor in the chaat. Set aside to drain out the water completely.
Cooking The Sprouts
- In a stock pot, add 3-4 cups of water, ¼ tsp salt, and the sprouts on medium high heat.
- Cook the moong sprouts for 8-10 minutes or until water starts boiling by stirring 1-2 times in between.
- Transfer the sprouts in a large mesh strainer to discard the water in the sink. Place a bowl underneath the strainer and let the sprouts sit until completely dry. Cover the strainer with a kitchen napkin.
Mixing
- In a medium mixing bowl, transfer the moong sprouts, and rest of the ingredients.
- Mix the ingredients together, taste the chaat, and adjust the spices, salt, or lime juice according to your taste.
- You can add some fried sev, mint coriander chutney, and tamarind date chutney if you like and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not over sprout the moong beans or they will taste a bit bitter and will take more time to cook.
- Sprinkle some water after 6-7 hours while sprouting the beans to keep them moist. Sprinkling the water in between helps the sprouts to come out faster.
- After sprouting the beans, washing them is a very important step - do not skip this step.
- Store the raw sprouts in a refrigerator for up to 2 days to make them ahead of time.
- Do not overcook the moong beans for making this chaat. They will turn mushy and lose their texture while making the chaat.