Sprouting is basically a process where seeds and legumes are germinated and eventually eaten raw. When seeds are soaked in water for a certain period of time and allowed to germinate they germinate, causing their outer layers to tear open and allowing a young shoot to blossom. You can sprout almost any legume,grain, seed, or nut. Everything from chickpeas to broccoli; to millet to radish ;to red clover to mung beans. There are a few exceptions—not because they won't grow a sprout, but because the effort required to get it “right” isn't really worth it or because they aren't good
Benifits of Sprouts Part I
Sprouting is basically a process where seeds and legumes are germinated and eventually eaten raw. When seeds are soaked water for a certain period of time and allowed to germinate they germinate, causing their outer layers to tear open and allowing a young shoot to blossom. You can sprout almost any legume,grain, seed, or nut. Everything from chickpeas to broccoli to millet to radish to red clover to mung beans. There are a few exceptions—not because they won't grow a sprout, but because the effort required to get it “right” isn't really worth it or because they aren't good ...Read More
Benifits of Sprouts Part II
Benefits of moong sprouts:The mung bean (Vigna radiata), alternatively known as the green gram is a plant species in legume family.The mung bean is mainly cultivated in East, Southeast and South Asia. It is used as an ingredient in both savoury and sweet dishes.Sprouted green gram, sometimes called mung or moong beans, is an excellent source of low-fat protein and fibre. It is also rich in digestive enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Homemade sprouts are much fresher and tastier than the ones you can buy in a store.For example, on sprouting, the protein content of moong increases by 30%, ...Read More
Benifits of Sprouts Part III
Benifits of chickpeas (chana):The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean or Egyptian pea. Chickpea seeds are high in protein. It is one of the earliest cultivated legumes, and 9500-year-old remains have been found in the Middle East.Kala chana is the literal Hindi name for the Indian (desi) variety of black chickpeas or desi chana. The Hindi word kala in English means black, and chana is the Hindi word for chickpea . When shopping for dried ...Read More
Benifits of Sprouts Part IV
Health benifits of Methi and its Sprouts:Methi (Scientific name Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant known for its seeds, fresh and dried leaves. It is called fenugreek in English. Fenugreek is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae, with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets. It is cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop. Its seeds and leaves are common ingredients in dishes from the Indian subcontinent and have been used as a culinary ingredient since ancient times. Its use as a food ingredient in small quantities is safe.Fenugreek is native to the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia. Nutritional ...Read More