Sprouts Salad
Healthy spiced mixed sprouts salad.
Ingredients
- 1 cup green moong sprouts (steamed or raw as per preference)
- ¼ cup finely chopped cucumber
- ¼ cup finely chopped tomato (firm, deseeded)
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated carrot
- 1 green chili, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- A pinch of chaat masala or roasted cumin powder
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Use homemade or store-bought green moong sprouts. Lightly steam them for 2–3 minutes if you prefer them softer, or use raw for crunch.
- In a large bowl, mix sprouts, cucumber, tomato, onion (if using), carrot, and green chili.
- Sprinkle salt, chaat masala or cumin, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Top with fresh coriander and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- 🥗 Add-On Options
- For extra crunch: Add roasted peanuts or puffed rice (murmura).
- For a boost: Toss in pomegranate seeds or grated beetroot.
- For a creamy twist: Add a spoonful of curd and turn it into a sprout raita.
- For satvik version: Skip onion and green chili.