This is my 2-day method to sprout mung beans and then cook them into a delicious meal within minutes. I am going to show you how easy it is to sprout dry mung beans using a salad spinner and cook them in a pressure cooker with Indian spices. Here’s the truth - Mung Beans are delicious, easy to sprout, and healthy to eat. What’s not to love? Pair the recipe with a salad using my delicious Restaurant Style Homemade Buttermilk Ranch dressing or wrap it in an avocado roti for an authentic Gujarati meal. Alternative Names- mung beans are also known as moong beans or green gram and are often used in Asian dishes. In South Asia, they are often eaten whole or sprouted with small white sprouts whereas in East Asia they are grown a bit longer. Both varieties can be made into delicious meals that range in varieties including stir-fries, soups, and salads. I love them all, but I would love to know what your favorite is.
Ingredients and Equipment to Sprout
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How to sprout mung beans in a salad spinner (see video)
I use a salad spinner like this Oxo Salad Spinner to sprout mung beans. If you do not have a salad spinner, then a colander with a bowl and lid works well too. I purchased one at a Vietnamese store and it is very similar to a salad spinner without the spin.
How to sprout mung beans in a jar
How to sprout beans faster
Use an Instant Pot! Try this method to sprout mung beans in an Instant Pot. My method on how to sprout mung beans in an Instant Pot takes about 24 hours from start to finish! If you want to find more vegetarian-friendly recipes that are quick and easy to make, then give my mushroom pasta or eggplant with sweet potato a try!
Ingredients for Indian Mung Beans Recipe
sprouted mung beans - either store-bought or using the method described below. Can be substituted for sprouted moth beans or lentils.turmeric, fresh or powder is suitable for this recipeasafoetida (hing) - just a pinch of this ingredient adds a lot of flavor to Indian recipes. It can be purchased at Indian Grocery Stores or online.
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Substitutions
Mung Beans- Use moth beans, adzuki beans, or lentils insteadTurmeric- Can use turmeric powder instead of fresh turmericMustard Seeds- Eliminate completely if you do not have these.Asafaetido- Skip this ingredient if you do not have it.
Instructions
They take minutes to make in an Instant Pot. Here is how… 3. Add asafoetida (hing) to the pot after the mustard seeds have sizzled and popped. Immediately add the sprouted and washed mung beans. Add salt and a little bit of water to the pot. This will allow it to reach a steaming status when it starts to cook. If available, add freshly grated turmeric to the sprouted mung beans. If you do not have fresh turmeric, then turmeric powder will also work for this Indian bean dish. Add a blend of finely minced fresh green chili peppers and garlic. Cover with a lid and cook for 2 minutes. Be sure to seal the vent so no air is leaked during the cooking process. Once the timer beeps. Release the air of the Instant Pot and immediately open the lid. Enjoy hot! Try not to overcook the beans. It will result in an al dente texture that tastes perfect!
Variations
Spicy- Add chopped chilies on top Kid-Friendly- eliminate the chili peppers completely.Soup- Add more water to give it a soup consistency and enjoy as is.
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