When I decided to make Misal Pav, which called for Moth Beans, I was wondering if I could use Moong Sprouts. Pradnya told me that Moong sprouts won't hold its shape and I could think of using mixed sprouts. We do get Moth Beans or Matki here, however since I do not use it much, I was wondering if I should get the whole lot.
After sprouting, Hubby dear happens to see this and said the sprouts are very good and he wants it served on a regular basis. We quite often sprout different grains and beans. Moong Sprouts are the most common, while I have gone and sprouted Wheat as well.
These days we can get sprouts off the shelf. However, I prefer sprouting at home. Sprouting at home makes it very healthy and gives an option to sprout how much you want.
To Sprout the Matki
Wash and soak matki (moth beans) for 6-7 hrs in water (I soaked it overnight)
The next day change water a couple of times, drain the beans, and tie it in a muslin cloth. I normally rinse the tie bag in freshwater and let it stand in a bowl with a lid covered on the kitchen counter.
It takes about 12 - 15 hrs for the sprouts to come out. I kept it out for the whole day, and I had it ready for making the Misal Pav for dinner.
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Recipe
How to Sprout Moth Beans | Matki Sprouts for Misal Pav
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Sapana Behl says
I have some moth beans and i will definitely use them for misal .Thanks for the tips.
Usha says
I sprout only moong. Will try moth beans next time.
I am unable to comment on your misal pav post. I don’t think I ever taste misal pav. When we were growing up & also in college days, chaat wala only had pav bhaji. I like the use of newspaper as a background. It gives the street food kind of feel.
vaishali sabnani says
Even i use to make my own sprouts but I guess i am getting lazy and buy them from the store .
Sandhiya says
I do the same way what you did for green moong dal..Useful post.
Srividhya says
A great share and loved the detailed explanation
Pavani N says
I love these tiny beans and they sprout beautifully. Lovely clicks of the Misal Pav Valli.
Archana Potdar says
These have sprouted well Valli.