Recipe
breakfast
snack
post-workout
Sprouted Moong & Roasted Peanut Chaat
A crunchy, tangy high-fiber salad combining live sprouted green moong with crunchy roasted peanuts and zesty lemon.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Protein
12g
Carbs
22g
Fats
8g
Calories
210 kcal
Fiber
6g
Instructions for Cook
- Steam sprouted moong for 3 minutes to maximize digestive ease while keeping enzymes and crunch intact.
- Use dry-roasted unsalted peanuts for healthy mono-unsaturated fats.
- Toss with fresh lemon juice and roasted cumin powder right before serving.
Ingredients
- 150g (approx. 1.5 cups)
- 30g (2 tbsp)
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 2 tbsp
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp each
- 1 tbsp
Cooking Instructions
A crunchy, revitalizing Indian salad made with home-sprouted green gram and roasted peanuts. Sprouting dramatically increases micronutrient bioavailability, producing an enzymatic, fiber-dense powerhouse.
Nutritional Highlights
- Enzymatic & Bioavailable Nutrition: Germination degrades phytic acid by up to 60%, significantly increasing the bioavailability of zinc, iron, and magnesium.
- Satiety & Amino Acid Balance: Pairing lysine-rich moong sprouts with methionine-rich peanuts completes the plant protein profile while healthy fats provide long-lasting satiety.
- Prebiotic Fiber: 6g of gut-friendly fiber feeds the microbiome, optimizing digestion and metabolic health without heaviness.
Cooking Instructions
- Light Steam (Optional): Place 150g sprouted moong in a steamer basket over boiling water for 3 minutes, then cool to room temperature. This softens the outer skin for easy digestion while maintaining a refreshing crunch.
- Combine Fresh Produce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the steamed sprouted moong, diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, green chillies, and fresh coriander leaves.
- Add Crunch & Spices: Toss in the crushed roasted peanuts, roasted cumin powder (bhuna jeera), kala namak (black salt), and chaat masala.
- Dress & Serve: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice over the mixture. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Serve immediately as a refreshing post-workout snack or afternoon pick-me-up.