Basics 101: How to Sprout Beans!
Let’s talk about some basics today, sprouts! You can sprout any form of beans & pulses, they have high nutritional value and protein rich. Sprouting Green Gram (Moong) is the most easy of all. So, let’s begin! We are sprouting 1 Cup of Moong & the final result will be almost double the quantity of sprouts.
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Wash your beans really well, make sure there is no dirt & soak it in 3 times water for about 8 hours or overnight.
This is how it will look after soaking.
For next step you need to strain the water from the beans and dampen a muslin cloth or any kind of thin cloth.
Use a stainless steel bowl or any vessel which is not transparent. Sprouting process takes place best in dark environment. Spread the damp cloth over the bowl & place the beans inside.
Make a potli or fold it well & keep it upside down.
Cover with a lid, again it should be opaque. Put this bowl in a closed cabinet or turned off oven, anywhere where there is no direct light for a day atleast.
When you will check next day, your sprouts will be ready. If you feel the beans had not sprouted enough you can keep it back in dark place for another few hours or even a day.
If you want to see how I Sprout Beans, then head over to video recipe by clicking this link:
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