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Moong Dal Sprouts /Carrot Salad

February 15, 2010 by PadhuSankar 66 Comments

Moong Dal /Green Gram Sprouts with Carrots

carrot salad-moong dal saladSalads are very good for health and has all the essential nutrients. There are a wide variety of salads. Salads can be prepared with vegetables, fruits, legumes, greens etc. You will all be knowing that you have to eat 5 different colors of fruits and veggies daily. The more colors we include in our diet, the more vitamins, minerals, nutrients, we get to stay healthy and energetic. By including salads in our diet daily, it is easy to include a variety of colors in our diet.
Stick to a sprout rich diet, within a few weeks you will feel more Healthier, more Energetic and of course you will feel great to have a Glowing skin. This is from my experience.

Now to the recipe-

This is a typical Indian Salad prepared with sprouted moong dal /green gram dal.

Ingredients needed

Sprouted moong gram -1 cup
Carrots -2 grated
Capsicums- 1 finely chopped
Tomato – 1 finely chopped
Ginger – finely chopped – 1 tsp
Chillies -1 small finely chopped
Roasted cumin seeds/jeera powder -1/4 tsp
Pepper Powder -1/4 tsp or less

Method

Mix everything together in a bowl. Add lemon juice and salt to taste.

Heat a tsp of oil, add 1/2 tsp of mustard,when mustard splutters, pour it over the salad and mix it. (optional)

Garnish with coriander leaves.

Another Simple Plain Moong Salad

Sprouted Moong -1 cup
Ginger – 1 tbsp finely chopped
Chillie -1 finely chopped

For the seasoning

Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Jeera/cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
Oil – 1 tsp

Method

Heat a tsp of oil and add mustard and cumin seed .When they sizzle, add ginger and finely chopped green chillies, saute for a seconds and pour it over the sprouted green gram.

Add lemon juice and salt to taste and mix it well.

Garnish with coriander leaves. Enjoy your way to better health.

Note – For those who want to know about sprouting, do check my earlier post on
How to sprout?

These Indian Salads are on its way to the following Events

Show me your Salad event conducted by Divya

Salad Carnival conducted by Bengali cuisine

Meet you all again with a wonderful post, till then it is adieu from Padhu

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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Weight loss recipes Tagged With: Carrots, Health Dish, Moong dal, Protein Rich Recipes, Salad, Uncategorized




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Comments

  1. Priya

    February 16, 2010 at 9:41 am

    Sprouted salad looks healthy, colourful and beautiful Padhu..

    Reply
  2. 3 hungry tummies

    February 16, 2010 at 10:08 am

    Haha what a cute photo! Great way to make children to eat vegetables!

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  3. Sushma Mallya

    February 16, 2010 at 11:07 am

    such a cute looking salad,so healthy too…

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  4. priya

    February 16, 2010 at 11:33 am

    yummy and healthy salad!

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  5. Cicily Antony

    February 16, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    As usual lovely deco…my son saw the pic and ansking me for this…

    Reply
  6. Tina

    February 16, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    Healthy and delicious salad….Nice presentation dear…

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  7. jayasri

    February 16, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Hi padhu, thanks for visiting my blog and leaving lovely comments too.., first time in your blog, I loved the all the catchy presentations I could see when I came in!!, you have a lovely blog, and the patience to create such lovely presentations!!

    Reply
  8. Suparna

    February 16, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    lol that was a cute click and presentation 🙂 very healthy and filling, we must incorporate such recipes in our daily menu.
    TC

    Reply
  9. Anncoo

    February 16, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    This is so beautiful, cute and healthy! I love it!!

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  10. Swapna Sree

    February 16, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    I like this salad…your salad looks beautiful and yummy..

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  11. Asha

    February 16, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    lol! Such a cut salad! 🙂

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  12. Preeti Kashyap

    February 16, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    Wow! Just love the cute salad,…. and so very healthy!

    Reply
  13. AMA's AnythingVegetarian

    February 16, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    very healthy.Trying to incorporate salad in my daughter's food.I should try this creative one

    Reply
  14. vineetha

    February 16, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Well presented…
    I tried ur keerai kootu with spinach and it tasted good..Thanks for sharing the recipe dear.

    Reply
  15. KavyaNaimish

    February 16, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Salad luks colorful and I'm sure ur kids must liked the presentation…

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  16. Vrinda

    February 16, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    Cool presentation….

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  17. Hamaree Rasoi

    February 16, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    What a healthy and colorful salad. Very gud presentation too.
    Deepa

    Reply
  18. Madhuri

    February 16, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    Liked your grated carrots and the smiley Padhu.

    Reply
  19. A Homemakers Diary

    February 16, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    happy happy salad bow love the burst of colour.

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  20. Aparna

    February 16, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    healthy salad:)

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  21. Deepa G Joshi

    February 16, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    such colorful salad, I am sure the kids are gonna love this cute face too.. love it.

    http://www.foodlyrics.com

    Reply
  22. Gulmohar

    February 16, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    wow..look at that…what a cute presentation…Hope you had a wonderful V day 🙂

    Reply
  23. Renuka Bedre - Rao

    February 16, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    such a lovely Smile :). Your presentation is so so gud! very healthy dish!

    Reply
  24. Swathi

    February 16, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    Padhu,

    Nice healthy good looking snack

    Reply
  25. Meena

    February 16, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    Thanks for coming back to my blog…love this salad…it is a long time favorite with us in our family.

    Love the cute pic too…will continue to follow your pretty blog.

    Reply
  26. Malar

    February 17, 2010 at 12:58 am

    this is really healthy dish

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  27. Peanutts

    February 17, 2010 at 1:36 am

    cute salad , and healthy too

    Reply
  28. Gita

    February 17, 2010 at 2:01 am

    nice colorful salad…looks great 🙂

    Reply
  29. PJ

    February 17, 2010 at 2:12 am

    sprout salad look so delicious and very healthy for you too! love the presentation!

    Reply
  30. Trix

    February 17, 2010 at 4:45 am

    How can salad be so cute??? Yet you managed to make it so adorable! (And delicious of course did I forget to mention that?)

    Reply
  31. Neetz

    February 17, 2010 at 6:40 am

    wow..ha ha ha good one dear 🙂 loved the way u presented it 🙂

    Reply
  32. Devi

    February 17, 2010 at 7:01 am

    Wow.. i love the presentation!, cute.. and totally healthy salad!!!.. nice one!!:)

    Reply
  33. Kanchan

    February 17, 2010 at 9:28 am

    He he he , very beautifully presented !

    Reply
  34. Anjum

    February 17, 2010 at 10:18 am

    wow tasty and healthy…yumm

    Reply
  35. ♥LOVE2COOK♥

    February 17, 2010 at 11:17 am

    Wow, what an adorable salad! I want….hehehe 🙂

    Reply
  36. Panchpakwan

    February 17, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    Healthy salad..nice presentation too.. 🙂

    Reply
  37. Jagruti

    February 17, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    Salad looks fantastic!!!very healthy and I love the way you present your dishes..;-))

    Reply
  38. suvaiyaana suvai

    February 17, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    colourful and healthy!

    Reply
  39. Priya Narasimhan

    February 17, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    very healthy recipe and a cute salad man. 🙂

    Reply
  40. Siddhi S

    February 17, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    wow padhu this salad luks very colourful, very healthy indeed…nice combo with simple recipe

    Reply
  41. Anupama

    February 17, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    oh, sooooo cute! Now I don't want to dig in to that bowl and spoil that decoration 🙂

    Reply
  42. Roopika Prabhu (Shreya)

    February 18, 2010 at 1:11 am

    Wow looks so colourful. very nice presentation too.

    Reply
  43. LG

    February 18, 2010 at 8:09 am

    very cutely presented and colorful salad.

    Reply
  44. Lebouffe

    February 18, 2010 at 10:20 am

    Thanks for stopping by! Your blog's got lovely pics all over!

    Reply
  45. Latha

    February 18, 2010 at 11:41 am

    Cute and healthy salad. Love moong dal in any form. Thanks for dropping by.

    Reply
  46. Akal's Saappadu

    February 18, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    hahahahaha, that's a cute way of presenting the dish, nice healthy and mildly seasoned salad, looks delicious and attractive !!!

    Reply
  47. Swapna Sree

    February 18, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    awards waiting for u in my blog,,,plz accept them…

    Reply
  48. Cham

    February 18, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    The colorful clown salad! Very pretty as usual ur presentation!

    Reply
  49. indosungod

    February 18, 2010 at 6:09 pm

    What a cute way to present the salad. Love it.

    Reply
  50. Ramya Vijaykumar

    February 18, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    Wow love the cute veggie monster…. Beautiful colors and a kid friendly salad!!!

    http://memoryarchieved.blogspot.com

    Reply
  51. Fathima

    February 19, 2010 at 7:22 am

    Wow that is a cute presentation! Love it!

    Reply
  52. Kulsum

    February 19, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    I do Love Sprouted anything….so healthy, energizing and snacky ! I love keeping them around, but ofcourse they don't last forever. Sometimes I wish for tinned sprouted lentils, well won't be as healthy but just a thought. Thanks for Padhu for stopping by my blog! YOU ARE VERY KIND 😀

    http://www.journeykitchen.blogspot.com

    Reply
  53. Rohini

    February 19, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    Looks too delicious n simple dear.. Of course a very healthy salad too..As always lovely presentation!

    Reply
  54. Hamaree Rasoi

    February 19, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    Hi
    You have an award awaiting in my blog. Pls accpect it.

    Reply
  55. vidhas

    February 19, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    Healthy and tasty salad. Awesome presntation.

    Reply
  56. Preety

    February 19, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    that's a great presentation

    Reply
  57. Deepti

    February 20, 2010 at 7:09 am

    Thanks for visiting Panchamrutham & 4 ur kind words…
    First time 2 ur Awesome Space here….Each presentation is so unique & colorful…Keep adding more…!!!
    Adding u 2 my blogroll…will b visiting often …
    regards
    deepti

    Reply
  58. Aruna Manikandan

    February 20, 2010 at 8:01 am

    Healthy salad with a wonderful presentation!!!!
    Kindly accept the award dear

    Reply
  59. Pari

    February 20, 2010 at 8:05 am

    Hi. A simple salad when presented insuch a nice way can be so inviting.

    Reply
  60. Taste of Beirut

    February 20, 2010 at 11:15 am

    I think your salad would make someone who did not like salads an instant convert! Thanks for the info and I will go check your post on sprouted dal

    Reply
  61. meeso

    February 21, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    You do the cutest things on your blog!

    Reply
  62. AdukalaVishesham

    February 22, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    very colorful and healthy salad…..

    Reply
  63. uvr

    April 5, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    love ur presentation! that is really cool!

    Reply
  64. Suriya Suresh

    January 9, 2014 at 2:53 am

    Tasty and Healthy salad

    Reply
  65. Radha Shenoy

    June 13, 2014 at 10:07 am

    Can I cook the sprouted moong a little bit and then use in the salad? Would cooking affect the nutritional value?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      June 13, 2014 at 10:29 am

      Yes, you can steam it a little and add it. Steaming will not affect the nutritional value much.

      Reply

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