Sprouted Moong Salad with Coconut and Mango

Elevate your snack choices with this nutritious and unique Indian snack – Sprouted Moong Salad with Coconut and Mango which is packed with sprouted moong beans, fresh coconut and ripe mango as salad is both refreshing and nourishing.

 INGREDIENTS
1 cup sprouted moong beans (green gram)
1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
1 ripe mango, diced
1 small cucumber, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS 

•       Rinse moong beans and sprout them by soaking overnight, then draining and rinsing daily until small sprouts form in 2-3 days.
•       In a mixing bowl, combine sprouted moong beans, grated coconut, diced mango, diced cucumber, chopped onion, green chili, and chopped cilantro.
•       Sprinkle some roasted cumin powder, black salt, and regular salt over the salad.
•       Then,Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the salad for a zesty kick.
•       Gently toss all the ingredients together until well-mixed.
•       Refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS
Sprouted Moong Salad with Coconut and Mango offers vitamin C for immune support and collagen formation, along with vitamin A for skin health and vision, thanks to the mango and cilantro, while sprouted moong provides a good source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber for digestion.

CALORIE COUNT
Calories: ~180 kcal
Protein: ~10g
Carbohydrates: ~25g
Fat: ~5g