The Best Gluten Free Chickpea Sprouts Salad
Is Chickpea Sprouts Salad Good for you?
This recipe uses Brown Chickpeas or Kala Chana. Brown Chickpeas, aka Yellow Gram are an excellent source of plant based protein. 100 grams of Brown Chickpeas provide 20 grams of protein and 12 grams of dietary fiber. Packed with nutrients, brown chickpeas are good for your heart, promote hair growth, and regulate blood sugar levels. They are also known to prevent colorectal cancer. Additionally, Chickpeas also consist of essential minerals like, manganese, iron, and phosphorous. In sprouted chickpeas, the anti-nutrients get removed, making them easily digestible.
How do you cook sprouts without losing nutrients?
According to CDC’s guidelines, “Eating raw sprouts increases the risk of food poisoning since the warm humid condition needed for sprouts is also the breeding ground for germs”. Health experts advise purchasing high quality sprouts that are developed hygienically and cooking the sprouts to eliminate the risk of a bacterial infection. Sprouts may be cooked by boiling, steaming, or on the stovetop, however, the best way to cook sprouts without losing nutrients is to cook them in the microwave or in an oven. Cooking sprouts destroys the harmful bacteria and you still get the nutritional benefits.
How to grow Chickpea sprouts?
- Thoroughly wash the chickpeas and soak them overnight making sure there’s about 3-4 inches of water above them.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas, and place them in an insulated Casserole dish. Secure the lid.
- Repeat rinsing and draining 2-3 times/ day until you see sprouts of desired length.
- You’ll typically see sprouts in 3-4 days.
- Do not use the sprouts they smell funny.
The Best Gluten-free Chickpea Sprouts Salad
Equipment
- 1 Casserole Dish
Ingredients
Sprouts
- 2 cups Brown Chickpea Sprouts
For tempering
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 pinch Asafoetida Gluten-Free
- 2 Green Chillies
- ½ inch Ginger
Fresh Vegetables
- 1 Large Cucumber
- 1 Medium Tomato
- 1 Lemon
- Fresh Coriander Leaves
Instructions
- Wash the vegetables- Cucumber, Tomato, and green chillies.
Cook the Sprouts
- In a microwave safe bowl, add 1 cup water and the sprouts. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Tempering Preparation
- Finely chop the green chillies. Peel and finely chop the ginger.
Tempering
- In a pan on medium heat, add the oil, asafoetida and mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds crackle, add in the chopped green chillies and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the sprouts, and salt and some chopped coriander leaves. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Garnish and Serve
- Serve with chopped cucumbers, onion and tomatoes. Add in the lemon juice. Enjoy!
Very delicious and simple recipe. We will surely try it. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, Neelam! I’m so glad you like the recipe.