Sprouted Green Gram / Whole Green Moong Dal Paratha - Protein Rich Kids Recipe

Sprouts the Super Food - "The Power House of Nutrients"

Sprouts are protein rich and we have to include include in our daily life. As elders we can eat as such. But for children its difficult to feed sprouts as such without cooking. Vyshu will not at all eat sprouts uncooked. So I was searching whether there are any other means to include raw sprouts in our dishes. It must also be liked by kids too. So thought of preparing sprouts paratha. The special thing about this paratha is the sprouted green gram is semi cooked. So it retains its raw nature. So now am satisfied with this dish to feed children and Vyshu also liked it very much with the combination of Tomato Thokku very well and now it became a regular evening tiffin for her :).

Sprouted Green Gram Paratha Pairs greatly with Spicy Tomato Thokku

Ingredients:

1. Chapati Dough as needed
2. Sprouted green gram - 1 Cup
3. Green Chillies -  1 or 2 according to size
4. Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
5. Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
6. Coriander leaves fistful
7. Cooking Oil - 2 tbsp
8. Salt as per taste

Cooking Method:

Sprouting method of green gram:

Soak green gram for atleast 8 hours. drain the water completely and place it a bowl and close it. you will notice the sprouts in another 8 hours.

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• Be ready with the Ingredients. Add all the ingredients except garam masala to a mixer and grind to a smooth paste.
• In a cooking pan add oil, grounded paste and garam masala and saute for about 3 to 5 mins in low flame. By sauting the raw smell leaves. The mixture now becomes thick like a dough to make balls. transfer it to a bowl and keep it aside.

• Prepare Chapati dough and make small balls. 
• Follow the steps as shown in pic to make as usual Paratha.
• In a dosa Pan place the parathas add some oil and cook all the parathas one by one in medium flame.

Now your tasty Paratha is ready and you can have it as such. No need of any side dishes. It will be tastier. I had it with Spicy Tomato Thokku and the paratha was very delicious when it paired with tomato pickle side dish. Can also be paired with any Raita of your Choice.

You can even pack it in lunch boxes for kids.

Notes :

• If your kid is too small you can cook the sprouts and then follow the steps for grinding the sprouts mix. 
• You can adjust the spices according to your kids needs.
• I prefer make small rounded parathas for kids. So they love to eat it very much.

Carrot and Sprouted Greengram Salad

Carrot Salad is one of my Mom's favourite. She often prepare this salad. It is nutritious and delicious too. Let's have a look of preparing this salad.

Ingredients:

• Carrot grated - 1 cup
• Sprouted Green gram - 1/2 cup
• Coconut grated or cutted into small pieces - 2 tbsp
• Grated Ginger - 2 tsp
• Pepper powder- 1/4 tsp
• Salt as per ur taste
• Lemon extract from 1/2 lemon
• Coriander leaves for Garnishing
• Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Method:

Be prepared with the Ingredients. In a wide bowl add carrot, coconut, sprouted green gram and ginger. Mix it and then squeeze the lemon over it. Add pepper powder, salt mix well with a spoon. Finally Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

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