Sprouted Green Gram Sundal

Sprouted Green gram Sundal Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 3)

1. Green gram sprouts / cheru payar mulappichathu – 1.5 cup

2. Oil – 2 tsp

3. Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp

    Dried red chilies- 2, broken

    Urad dal – 1/2 tsp

    Hing / asafoetida – 1 pinch

    Curry leaves – 1 sprig

    Green chilly – 1, finely chopped

4. Salt – To taste

5. Grated coconut – 2 – 3 tbsp

Method

Heat oil in a at medium-high heat. Splutter mustard seeds and fry dried red chilies, urad dal, hing and curry leaves. Add green gram sprouts, salt to taste and 2 tbsp water. Mix well. Cover and cook for 2 – 3 minutes. Finally add grated coconut. Cook for a minute or two until moisture evaporates completely. Mix well and switch off. You can have it as a snack or as a side-dish for rice.

To sprout green gram / cherupayar – Soak 1 cup green gram in enough water for at least 8 – 10 hours. After 8 – 10 hours, drain all the water. Cover with a lid and place it in a warm place for about 8 hrs or until it sprouts well. Use immediately or store in the fridge for a couple of days.