Green-gram-sprouts-Cake

#GreenGramSproutsCake : #Sproutedgreengram [ #MoongSprouts ]/ #GreenGramSprouts is rich in protein. One of the best protein rich food for vegetarians. #GreenGram is called #Payaru or #PachaiPayaru in Thamizh. #GreenGramSprouts is known as #MulaikatiyaPayaru in Thamizh.
It has to be ground coarsely in a blender/mixie adding other condiments and mixed with carrot, beetroot, cauliflower, curry leaves & coriander leaves to make a dough. Then the dough is steam cooked to make a tasty cake.

If green gram sprouts are readily available at home then this tiffin takes only 15 - 20 minutes to prepare.

Preparation Time          : 10 - 15 mins

Cooking Time               : 10 Mins

No. of cakes                  : 6 - 8

Ingredients :
To Grind :
3/4 cup	Green gram sprouts
2 - 3	Red chilly [ Adjust ]
1 Tsp	Cumin seeds
1 Tsp	Fennel [ Somph ]
1/2 inch	Ginger piece
1/2 inch	Turmeric tuber [ optional ]
6 - 8	Black pepper corns
2 - 3 cloves	Garlic
1/2 Tsp	Salt [ Adjust ]
To add with dough :
1/4 cup	Carrot nicely chopped
1 Tbsp	Beetroot nicely chopped
1/4 cup	Cauliflower nicely chopped
15 - 20	Curry leaves, tear into pieces
3 - 4 cloves	Garlic, chop nicely
3 Tsp	Coriander chopped
7 - 8	Mint, chop nicely
1/4 Tsp	Salt [ Adjust ]

A teaspoon of oil to grease idly plate.

Method :
Take all the given ingredients except #Greengramsprouts to grind in a mixie jar.
Run the mixie for few seconds without adding water.
Now include green gram sprouts and again run the mixie for few seconds without adding water.
Transfer coarsely ground dough into a wide mouthed vessel.

Add all the chopped ingredients and mix well.
Adjust salt.

Heat an idly maker on a stove with 3 cups of water.
Grease idly plate or steamer plate with oil.
Divide the dough into equal parts and keep on the greased idly plate.
Steam cook for 8 - 10 minutes or until the dough mix gets cooked.

Check by inserting a clean knife into a cake whether the cake has been cooked at the center.
When you pull out the knife it should come clean without any dough sticking to it.
If dough found sticking to the knife, cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Relish with a juice for breakfast or as an evening snack.



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Pesarattu

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Carrot-Salad-with-Green-gram-Sprouts

#CarrotSaladwithGreengramSprouts : During winter carrots are available in plenty and they are very tasty too. Carrot is the best suited vegetable for making fresh salads. Here it is mixed with green gram split and green gram #sprouts to make a crunchy tasty salad.

Ingredients :
3/4 Cup	Red Carrot grated
1 Tbsp	Green gram split
1 1/2 Tbsp	Green gram sprouts
1	Green chilly, chop finely
1 Tsp	Coriander leaves finely chopped
1/2 Tsp	Fresh crushed pepper
1/2 Tsp	Salt [ adjust ]
1/2 Tsp	Lemon juice [ optional ]

Method :
Take grated carrot in a bowl.
Add green gram sprouts, washed green gram split and salt.
Mix well and allow to rest for half an hour.

After half an hour or just before serving add green chilly, freshly crushed black pepper and coriander leaves.
Adjust salt and mix well.

If you wish, a dash of lemon juice can be added.

Tasty and healthy salad is ready.
You can have it as a snack in the evening or with meal.

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