Fast Curries
Matki Moth Beans Sprouts – Moth Dal Sprouts
There is nothing easier than growing your own Matki Moth Beans Sprouts – Moth Dal Sprouts. Matki Moth Beans Sprouts – Moth Dal Sprouts are a culinary vegetable grown by sprouting moth beans. All you need are some moth beans/moth lentils, a colander or a mixing bowl, a lid and some water.
Matki Moth Beans Sprouts can be used in salads, soups, in dumplings or stir-fried as a side dish to be eaten with tortillas.
After figuring out how easy it is to make sprouts at home, I never resort to store bought sprouts.
What are moth beans and where can I find moth beans?
Also known as moth lentils or matki, moth beans are small brown beans with a yellow interior. They have a strong, earthy aroma and a rich nutty flavor when cooked.
You can find them in an Indian grocery store or on Amazon.
How do I make Matki Moth Beans Sprouts – Moth Dal Sprouts?
Steps:
Day 1:
First, place your matki moth beans into a bowl. Next, pick out the bad moth beans.
Further, rinse the matki moth beans well. Then, cover the beans with water, cover the bowl with a lid let them soak overnight.
Day 2:
Next, on day 2, drain out the water in a colander. Again, rinse the beans with clean water.
Furthermore, cover the rinsed beans with a lid and place them in an oven. What’s more? You don’t need to turn the oven or even the light on. I like to place them in the dark in order to prevent them from getting bitter. Keep them in the oven overnight.
Day 3:
You will see that your sprouts will have grown considerably when you check them in the morning. You can harvest them now, or keep them for another day. Rinse them before use.
Store them in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
Have you tried making Instant Pot Mung Bean Sprouts Stir Fry?You can also make sprouts in a similar manner with whole moong dal.
Tried this recipe yet? Give us a rating, comment below in the reply section and let us know what you think.
Try some of our other recipes:
Instant Pot Mung Bean – Sprouts Stir Fry
Mung Bean Sprouts / Moong Dal Sprouts
Instant Pot Matki Dal – Moth Beans – Lentil Soup
Matki Moth Beans Sprouts – Moth Dal Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 cup moth beans
- 2 cups water {for soaking}
Instructions
- Place your matki moth beans into a bowl. Next, pick out the bad moth beans. Rinse the matki moth beans well. Then, cover the beans with water, cover the bowl with a lid let them soak overnight.
- On day 2, drain out the water in a colander. Again, rinse the beans with clean water.
- Cover the rinsed beans with a lid and place them in an oven. You don’t need to turn the oven or even the light on. Keep them in the oven overnight.
- You will see that your sprouts will have grown considerably when you check them in the morning on day 3. You can harvest them now, or keep them for another day. Rinse them before use.
