Sprouted Moong Kosumbari

Few years back,I would cringe at the thought of having a salad as a 11 AM snack or a dinner by itself,but now I happily crunch and munch away.Salad bar was one area I completely neglected while on a buffet or a dinner party.And moreover,salad to me was cut cucumber,tomato and onions.When I was required to increase my salad intake while on my diet,I was confused.I did not like eating raw onions and other than in tomato sauce or any tomato-based gravies,I disliked tomatoes too.

But sometimes,you have to go against your wishes and follow a plan.Diet works only and only if you have a proper diet plan.I was determined to lose weight and hence was willing to eat anything which my dietician prescribed.I started checking out different salad recipes,checked out low-fat recipes in websites and what not.Ma-in-law makes salads on a daily basis and I started following her recipes which gave me different varieties to choose from.Now I too make different salads daily and as the McDonald’s ad says – I’m Loving it!!

P.S - After the dessert overdose at Easycooking,I guess I have to make it up with this healthy salad;-)!!!

Sprouted Moong Kosumbari ~ Sprouted Green gram Salad

Ingredients

Sprouted Moong – ½ cup
Cucumber – ½ of 1 medium sized cucumber-chopped finely
Tomato – 1,small-chopped finely
Grated coconut(optional) – 1 tsp
Crushed jaggery – 1 tsp
Coriander leaves – ½ a bunch
Crushed pepper – ½ tsp
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste

Method

Mix together sprouted moong,cucumber,tomato,grated coconut,chopped coriander leaves and crushed pepper.
Add crushed jaggery,lime juice and salt to taste.
Serve immediately.

Off this goes to Susan,of Well-seasoned cook who is hosting this month's My Legume Love Affair Eighth helping.