Sprouted Moong Bean Salad
A crisp, protein-rich Indian salad made with sprouted mung beans, tomato, cucumber, and red onion, dressed with lemon juice and cumin. Eaten raw for maximum crunch and nutrition.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sprouted mung beans (moong sprouts), rinsed
- 2 small roma tomato, finely diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 green serrano chili, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala (or a pinch of amchur)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
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1
Rinse 2 cups sprouted mung beans (moong sprouts) under cold water and drain well.
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2
In a large bowl, combine the sprouts, 2 small finely diced roma tomato, 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1 minced green serrano chili.
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3
Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp chaat masala (or a pinch of amchur), and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss until evenly coated.
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4
Taste and adjust seasoning. Fold in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
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5
Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.