Beans and sprouts are one of the richest source of protein in a vegetarian diet. These should be a welcome addition to our diet daily. They are abound in iron, fibre, potassium, zinc, antioxidants and help get glow to our skin and shine to hair. You should combine beans or sprouts with some cereals to enhance the protein quality. Of course eating them in the form of salad is the easiest. But when you are bored of it putting beans and sprouts in your salads, turn to this section and acquire the art of cooking them healthily in the form of sabzis.
7 Common Pulses that can be sprouted are:
- Moong
- Matki
- Kabuli Chana
- White dry Peas (safed vatana)
- Kala Chana
- Masoor
- Rajma
Healthy Dry Sprouts Sabzis
The very sight of assorted sprouts is appetizing. Of different sizes, shapes and colours, the sprouted beans tempt you to grab a spoon without any delay! This recipe makes use of mixed sprouts and spinach combo which is cooked in a basic chopped onions tomatoes and garlic along with pav bhaji masala to present a nourishing fare – Mixed Sprouts and Palak Sabzi.
Don’t forget to try a few unusual subzis like Cucumber and Mixed Sprouts Subzi, using mixed sprouts ensures an abundant supply of protein and iron in the recipe, while combining them innovatively with chopped cucumber results in a well-balanced flavour and texture.
Chock full of nutrients, this Tendli and Matki Sprouts Bhaji is an easy preparation of tendli and matki in a traditional manner, with usual taste-givers like onions, green chillies, tomatoes and spice powders. Getting the matki sprouts ready takes time, but once done the healthy tendli sabzi is easy and quick to make and serve.
Healthy Sprouts Sabzi with Gravy Recipes
Generally, spinach is combined with paneer or potatoes in everyday cooking. In this easy Spinach and Moath Beans Curry, it is combined with sprouted matki, to exponentially increase the nutrient content. A special masala paste made with everyday spices makes this sprouts based extremely flavourful.
You can even give a healthy twist to Usal a common Marathi dish usually made with oodles of oil, here we have used mixed sprouts and minimal amont of oil. Remember to serve it with whole wheat chapatis and not bread, to make a healthy meal.
A perfect combination of sprouts and greens is Sprouted Kabuli Chana and Palak that will tickle your taste buds, and keep your protein, calcium and iron levels up too. Relish it hot with whole wheat phulkas for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Healthy Sabzis with Pulses and Beans Recipes
Rich in zinc, calcium and protein, this lip-smacking Spicy Red Chana Sabzi along with roti and curds will make a sumptuous and complete meal. This recipe makes use of the popular pav bhaji masala along with tomatoes, onions and other spice powders, to produce a rich flavour that tickles the taste buds.
Khatta Moong is a quick and easy Gujarati sabzi recipe. It is super easy to make and is made with minimum and the most basic ingredients. Each ingredient used in the recipe is used in Indian houses on a regular basis such as moong sprouts, sour cuds, besan, ginger green chilli pasta and spices. While this recipe makes use of 2 tsp of oil, it tastes equally flavourful when made using 2 tsp of oil.
A very unique preparation of spicy mix beans vegetable, this recipe combines moong, masoor and kala chana, with a radically different choice of vegetables, namely cauliflower, baby onions and tomatoes. A pungent masala paste imparts a lingering flavour to this Mixed Pulses with Vegetables, while a simple garnish of coriander gives it a perky touch.
Benefits of Sprouts
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.
Enjoy our collection of Healthy Subzis with Sprouts & Beans recipes and Healthy Subzi articles below.
Healthy Sabzis
Healthy Dry Sabzis
Healthy Paneer Recipes
Healthy Soya Recipes
Healthy Sabzis with Gravies