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Sprouted Moong Bean Pulao (Sprouted Moong and Rice Stir Fry)

This recipe makes good use of sprouted moong beans. I am not a big fan of sprouted beans, and feel bad about it as its great source of nutrients.While surfing for some interesting recipes, I found it this recipe here and couldn't wait to try my hands. Must tell you, this is a nutrilicious (nutritious + delicious) recipe !
Moong bean pulao
Ingredients
Green sprout beans - 1 cup
White rice - 1.5 cups
Red onions - 1 medium, sliced
Spring onions - 1bunch
Bell peppers - 1medium
Ginger - 1 inch
Garlic - 2 cloves 
Green chillies - optional
Salt to taste
Cilantro leaves for garnishing
Vegetable oil - 2-3 tbsp
Dry Spices
Turmeric - 1 tsp
Corriander powder - 1tsp
Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Method
  1. Cook white fluffy rice as indicated in this post
  2. Heat oil, add cumin seeds and when it starts to splatter add fennel seeds. 
  3. Add red onions, spring onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies and bell peppers. 
  4. Now add green beans sprout and saute for 3-5 minutes, add all the dry spices, salt and 1/2 cup water. Cover the pan and let the beans cook by steam.
  5. Once the beans are cooked add cooked rice, mix it well. Garnish with cilantro leaves and green onions.
  6. Serve it with raita [yogurt dip] of your choice 
Also check other RICE preparations 

    Comments

    Hari Chandana P said…
    very healthy and yummy recipe.. looks perfect !!
    Priya Suresh said…
    Healthy,protein packed pulao..very tempting..
    Satya said…
    wow healthy n tempting pulao ..yummy

    Satya
    http://www.superyummyrecipes.com
    Rachana said…
    A very healthy and delicious rice stir fry.
    Parita said…
    Very similar to the moong dal masala khichdi which i make :)
    Samantha K said…
    Nice info here. Keep us these great posts!
    Clara said…
    Great looking dish! Make me hungry!
    Kitchens said…
    I like this dish and Now It is one of the my most favourite dish. I like its test.
    Pet Supplies said…
    These dish are looking really very yummy i like it so much in all these recipe it will looks really very yummy these all are looks very perfect.

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