This tasty curry is made from sprouted mung beans. I recently shared how to sprout lentils in the instant pot. So I wanted to share our favorite way to use those sprouted lentils. It is best to have sprouted lentils on hand so that you can whip up this easy curry anytime. You can make sprouted lentil curry as a dry stir fry or as a soup. The picture above shows the soupy version. You can also add veggies such as carrots, celery, and spinach to make it a sprouted lentil stew. Including sprouts in your weekly diet is great, as they are nutrient-dense and easy to digest. This sprouts curry is a great variation to the green moong dal recipe. This exact same recipe will work with Moth (Turkish Gram) or Masoor (Brown Lentils) sprouts too. I have included instructions to make this Sprouts Curry in the instant pot, stovetop pressure cooker, and saucepan.
How to make Sprouts Curry in the Instant Pot?
Heat oil in the Instant pot and add cumin seeds. Let them sizzle a bit. Then add the onions, ginger, and garlic. Fry them till the onions become golden brown in color. Then add the tomatoes and spices. Stir them well. Add the sprouted lentils and water to the pot and place the lid with the vent in the sealing position. Press cancel and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 2 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally. Then open the pot and add some lime juice to the sprouted moong curry. Stir well. Garnish it with fresh cilantro and serve hot with roti, paratha, or rice.
How to make Sprouts Curry on the stovetop?
Follow the same steps as above for the stovetop pressure cooker. Cook on high pressure for two whistles and let the pressure release naturally. You can also make this sprouted moong bean curry in a saucepan on the stovetop. Follow the same steps as above. Add the sprouts and water to the saucepan. Cover with a lid and cook until the sprouted lentils soften. This will take about 15-20 minutes. Stir the curry at regular intervals.
How to make Sprouts Sabzi?
You can also make sprouted lentils as a dry stir fry (subzi); add just 1 cup of water when cooking. The water will get all soaked, and the sprouts will be well cooked. When this sprouts stir fry is made with moth beans and cooked with grated coconut, it is called Matki Usal in Marathi. This sprouts stir fry is great to enjoy as a salad or snack. It is also great to pack as lunch along with roti or paratha. Add a raita on the side along with this sprouts curry. Enjoy this nutritious and easy-to-make Sprouts Curry! Check out more lentil recipes:
Kulthi Dal (Horsegram Dal) Whole Masoor Dal Spinach Dal
