Sprouted Cherupayar thoran ( Sprouted Green gram stir fry)

Sprouted Cherupayar thoran is one of our favourite side dish with kanji ( Rice porridge). Sprouted green grams are more nutritious than regular green gram. Its a healthy and nutritious dish which can be easily prepared. 

Ingredients

·         Sprouted cherupayar (Sprouted Green gram ) - 1/2 cup ( soaked )

 ·      Onion(Finely chopped)-1 medium sized·      

·         Ginger(Finely chopped)-1tsp

·         Garlic(Finely chopped)-1tbsp

 ·         Red chilli powder-1tsp

·         Turmeric powder – 1/2tsp

·         Grated coconut - 1/4 cup

·         Curry leaves- 2 sprigs·        

·          Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp

·         Cooking oil(preferably coconut oil)-1 tbsp

·         Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Cook the sprouted green gram with little water and salt. Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When it starts to splutter add chopped onion, ginger, garlic and curry leaves . Saute it well till it turns light brown in color.
3. Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder to it. Stir it for 5 mins.
4. Add grated coconut.  Stir for few mins.
5.  Add cooked green gram  to this mixture and blend well. Stir for 5 more mins.
6. Remove from flame and serve hot.