Seeds commonly sprouted Green gram/moong dal Sesame seeds Fenugreek seeds Bean seeds Sunflower seeds Peas Groundnut Channa For more details about seeds that can be sprouted refer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprouting Let me start with- How to Sprout? 1.Clean the seeds to be sprouted well. 2.Soak it in clean water for 15 hours. 3.Wash, drain water and transfer it to a dry vessel. Close it with a lid and keep a heavy object on the top. Do not disturb. 5. The next day, wash it well, drain the water and keep it again for 24 hours closed with a lid. Keep a heavy object on the top and do not disturb it. (See picture above Day 1) 6. After another 24 hours, you can see the seeds would have sprouted well (see picture Day 2). Spread it on a plate, dry it for 5 minutes and your sprouts are ready to be used in salads. You can use it immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Note -you can grow sprouts for 3-4 days but make it a point to rinse it nicely everyday to prevent foul smell and contamination. Water should be drained well otherwise the sprouts will rot. Prep Time : 10 mins(sprouting time not included) Sprouted Green Gram -1 cup Fresh carrots-2 (grated) Grated Cabbage- handful Capsicum -1 medium sized Cucumber -1 Salt to taste Fresh Lemon juice -2 tbsp or as needed For the seasoning Oil-1/2 tsp Green chillies -2 Finely chopped ginger -1 tsp For garnishing Grated fresh coconut -1 tbsp (optional) Finely chopped coriander leaves- 2 tbsp
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