Sprouted Red Bean Sundal

Sprouted Red Bean Sundal.

Sundal is made with almost all beans and lentils in Tamil homes for Navarathi. Usually beans are soaked the previous night and then cooked and seasoned. Sprouted Red Bean Sundal is a little twist with all the goodness of sprouts~A hearty and healthy sundal for Navarathri.

Sprouts start their life as dry beans and seeds. For germination or 'sprouting' to occur they must be soaked in water, then drained. Once wet, they draw on their stored nutrients and begin to grow. Sprouting increases the nutritional value of seeds and converts starches to sugars, making them easy to digest.

Medicinally and nutritionally, Sprouts have a long history. Ancient Chinese physicians recognised and prescribed Sprouts for curing many disorders as far back as 5,000 years ago.

Adding Sprouts to salads, sandwiches, soups, stir fries and our very own Sundal will make a world of difference to our health. There are many varieties to choose from, with each Sprout having it's own unique flavour and health benefits.

Sprouted Red Beans

List of ingredients:

1. 1 cup Red Beans
   
2. 2 tablespoon grated coconut
3. salt to taste.

For thallipu/seasoning:

1. ½ teapoon mustard
2. 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
3. 2 green chillies finely chopped
4. A pinch of asafoetida
5. Few curry leaves.

Procedure:

1. Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water. Next morning, drain the beans and place them in a clean muslin cloth. Cover the muslin loosely and sprinkle the cloth with water. The beans should sprout the next day. Sprinkle water occasionaly if the cloth looks dry.
2. Boil a cup of water in a vessel. Add the sprouted beans. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes for the beans to become tender soft. Add the salt and mix well.
3. Heat a tablespoon of oil and add the ingredients for the seasoning in the order given. Add the seasoning, grated coconut to the cooked beans and mix gently.
   

Serve as an appetizer, snack or salad.

This goes to Sra's My Legume Love Affair event conceptualized by Susan.