Moong Sprouts Sabzi Healthy Recipe

• Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Heat oil, then add cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
• Then add onions and saute for 3-4 minutes or until onions turn light brown.
• Add minced ginger, garlic, and green chilies and saute till the raw smell of ginger-garlic disappears.
• Then add finely chopped tomatoes (or pureed tomatoes). Cook for 2-3 minutes or till the mixture thickens.
• Add spices like red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well. Cook the masala until the oil oozes out from the sides.
• Next, add the sprouted moong beans and water. Mix well.

  Also, Deglaze the pot, i.e., make sure there is no food particle sticking to the pot to avoid BURN alerts.
• Furthermore, close the lid on the pot, and turn the pressure valve to the SEALING position. Set the pot to ‘MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK’ (High Pressure) and set the timer to 2 minutes.

  Once the pot beeps, do a NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE (NPR).

• Lastly, remove the lid away from you, and add lemon juice and coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with chapati and basmati rice.

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method

• Follow the same steps as above for stovetop pressure cooker. Cook for 2 whistles on high heat, then let the pressure release naturally.

Stovetop Pot Method

• Use a Heavy bottom pan or pot. Follow the same steps as above. Add the sprouted green moong dal, and 3 cups of water. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium flame (appx takes 15-20 minutes) until the sprouted lentils soften.