Power packed Sprouted Mung Chaat.

 

 

 

 

Being a vegetarian & a snack lover, I find it tricky to eat a snack & be guilt free. This chaat does both. Gives Nutrition, & satiates the soul. A cup of Sprouted mung bean gives mere 31 calories & is loaded with minerals like Manganese, Vtamins like Vit. K, Vitamin C, folate.  It also  contains small quantities of  Niacin,Thiamin, riboflavin, Fe, Zinc, Mag, Copper. Added in this recipe are Spinach & red pepper, adding antioxidants, Iron & Fiber. Mixed with a dressing made of tamarind & Lime juice adds more Vitamin C that helps to absorb iron. All in all,  as balanced as a vegetarian snack could be. Here is the recipe: 

 

Ingredients:

1 cup sprouted Mung (see method below).

1 cup ( packed) washed whole leaf spinach.

1/4cup of boiled potatoes , crumbled coarse with its skin on.

1/2 cup of  Diced shallots, tomatoes, red pepper.

2 Tbsp. fine chopped papadew peppers.

Pita to go as a side.
 

Dressing:

1tsp tamarind paste ( Tamarind/date chutney goes best & is a quick substitute, but in lieu of that the paste will do).

1tsp lime juice.

1tsp crushed dates,

red pepper flakes, salt,



 

 

Method:

1. To sprout the Mung bean, soak a  cup of washed Mung beans in water for 6-8 hour. Tie them in cheese cloth & keep in warm place (e.g.oven with lit bulb) for 4-6 hours. Beans will soon sprout. Once sprouted, wash them under gentle running water.

2. Mix all other listed ingredients for salad in a bowl along with Mung Beans.

3. Make the dressing to the consistency that is not too thick & not too runny.

4. Add to salad. This can be prepared few hours prior to serving. Just keep it refrigerated.

Serve it with side of Pita. Voila, a crunchy, healthy, power packed salad. Enjoy it guilt free.