Perfect Moong Sprouts

Top view of sprouted moong beans in a white bowl with a fork on the side.

5 from 1 vote

Flavorful and power packed; Moong Sprouts are a breeze to make at home.

No complex requirements and they are so much better than the store bought ones. Cost effective, minimal active time and super versatile in use too.

Prep Time3

Cook Time0

Total Time3

Course: Sides

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 144kcal

Author: Smruti

Ingredients

1 cup moong beans
2 cups water

Instructions

Wash the moong beans well and drain all the washing water.
1 cup moong beans
Add warm water to it and rest covered for 8-10 hours.
2 cups water
After that time, the moong beans will be larger and softer. Drain the water and set aside.
Use a stainless steel container or anything opaque and place a piece of paper towel in it.
Transfer the moong beans to a colander or strainer and drain the remaining water.
Place it on the container and cover with a steel plate.
Keep the container in a dark warm place for 24 hours. Open, give it a mix and repeat.
At the end of day 2 the moong beans will have long sprouts.
Then keep it for another 12 hours or so and check. If they look good, transfer to an airtight container.
Use the moong sprouts as desired or refrigerate till ready to use.

Notes

Sprouts are best to make in a dark warm place. The oven is a great place to sprout them. Do not keep the light on for this.
Soak the moong beans in warm water to make them soft quicker. However, do not soak in boiling or hot water as they will boil in that water.
Use an opaque container and cover. It keeps the light away from the sprouting process.
Drain the water well before keeping the sprouts to grow. Having water in there will have fungus growing and the sprouts will smell funky.
The prepared sprouts can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Place a paper napkin in the container to absorb any excess moisture.
These do not freeze well. It beats the purpose of making fresh sprouts at home. It does not defrost too well.
It is easy to make sprouts with just ¼ cup moong beans or go all out and use 2-3 cups.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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