Masala Mixed Sprouts Salad with Coconut
by Tarla Dalal
sprouts coconut salad recipe | sprouts salad with coconut | healthy mixed sprouts salad with coconut | with 18 amazing images.
healthy coconut and sprouts salad is a healthy salad for weight-watchers. Learn how to make masala mixed sprouts salad with coconut.
To make sprouts coconut salad, combine the boiled mixed sprouts, coconut, coriander, carrot, green chillies, lemon juice, chaat masala, salt and black pepper powder in a bowl and toss well. Serve it immediately.
Simple, fuss-free and delicious is the best way to describe this masala mixed sprouts salad with coconut. It is a crisp and tangy salad with basic Indian flavours from chaat masala, coriander and lemon juice.
This healthy coconut and sprouts salad is extremely filling and nourishing. Sprouts are a storehouse of fibre and protein. They satiate you for a long time. Carrots add in some vitamin A, while the lemon juice adds in vitamin C. In all, these 2 nutrients will help to build your immunity.
Serve sprouts salad with coconut as a salad as a part of the main meal or serve it as a snack in between meals if you are watching your weight.
Tips for sprouts coconut salad. 1. Buy readymade sprouts to save time. 2. Do not over cook the sprouts. Keep them slightly crunchy for the salad. 3. Carrots can be accompanied with other veggies like onion, cabbage and capsicum.
Enjoy sprouts coconut salad recipe | sprouts salad with coconut | healthy mixed sprouts salad with coconut | healthy coconut and sprouts salad | with video below.
Masala Mixed Sprouts Salad with Coconut recipe - How to make Masala Mixed Sprouts Salad with Coconut
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Makes 4 servings
For Masala Mixed Sprouts Salad With Coconut
1 cup boiled mixed sprouts (moong , chana , rajma etc.)
1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp chaat masala
salt and to taste
- Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and toss well.
- Serve immediately.
Masala Mixed Sprouts Salad with Coconut Video by Tarla Dalal
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What is sprouts coconut salad made off?
- What is sprouts coconut salad made off? sprouts coconut salad is made from 1 cup boiled mixed sprouts, 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut, 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania), 1/2 cup grated carrot, 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp chaat masala.
how to boil mixed sprouts?
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This is what mixed sprouts look like. Mixed sprouts are usually a combination of moong, kabuli chana, chawli, matki, red chana etc.
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Heat water in a pan and bring to boiling point. Add salt to taste.
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Add the mixed sprouts. We buy the ready made mixed sprouts from our local market in Mumbai. You can get this anywhere in India.
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Let it boil for 5 to 7 minutes.
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Check if your mixed sprouts are cooked. Do this by taking a laddle and removing a little bit of the mixed sprouts from the pan. Eat the chana or some sprouts to see if they are cooked properly. If undercooked, then boil a bit more and test again.
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Drain your mixed sprouts using a sieve.
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Keep aside in a bowl. Boiled mixed sprouts.
making sprouts coconut salad
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To make sprouts coconut salad | sprouts coconut salad recipe | sprouts salad with coconut | healthy mixed sprouts salad with coconut | in a deep bowl put 1 cup boiled mixed sprouts. See above on how to make boiled mixed sprouts. Sprouts contain enzymes that aid digestion and are alkaline in nature. Sprouting increases the availability of proteins. For example, on sprouting, the protein content of moong increases by 30%. On sprouting, the seed becomes a veritable nutrient factory with a greater concentration of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K and B-complex. Sprouts are a good source of fibre , good for diabetic and heart friendly. See detailed health benefits of sprouts.
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Add 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut. The fresh coconut has saturated fats but most of it is MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) which promote weight loss. The high fibre content 13.6 gm (45.3% of RDA) along with high lauric acid content of coconut improves cholesterol levels in the body. Improving the action of insulin secretion and lowering the raised blood sugar levels is yet another benefit of coconut for Diabetics. See here for 10 amazing benefits of coconut.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 1/2 cup grated carrot. Carrots have the nutrient Beta Carotene which is a form of Vitamin A, helps prevent deterioration of the eye as one gets older and prevents night blindness. Carrot is great for the eyes.They relieve constipation, lower blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol. Read the 11 super benefiits of carrots and why to include in your daily diet.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies. Antioxidant vitamin C in green chillies protects the body from effects of harmful free radicals and prevents stress. It is probably the high fiber which helps in controlling blood sugar levels. This it is a welcome addition to a diabetic diet. Suffering from anaemia? Add green chillies to your list of iron rich foods too. For complete details see benefits of green chilli.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice.
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Add 1 tsp chaat masala.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add pepper.
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Mix sprouts coconut salad | sprouts coconut salad recipe | sprouts salad with coconut | healthy mixed sprouts salad with coconut | well.
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Serve sprouts coconut salad | sprouts coconut salad recipe | sprouts salad with coconut | healthy mixed sprouts salad with coconut | immediately.
Tips for sprouts coconut salad
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Buy readymade sprouts to save time.
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Do not over cook the sprouts. Keep them slightly crunchy for the salad.
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Carrots can be accompanied with other veggies like onion, cabbage and capsicum.
| Energy | 105 cal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.4 g |
| Fiber | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 5.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 427.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 12.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 41.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 28 mg |
| Phosphorus | 125.5 mg |
| Sodium | 2917.4 mg |
| Potassium | 152.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
This is an excellent tangy salad recipe.I have tried it many times and even my family like it...