Did you know that you can sprout beans at home? Sprouting beans takes about 2 to 3 days with a simple, hands free process.
Before we get started on the process, I would suggested you check out this guide on lentils and beans. It explains the different options you have for plant based proteins and also includes several recipes using them.
Here are my 3 favorite beans that I enjoy sprouted. Math(Turkish gram), Mung(green gram) and Masoor(red lentils)
How to sprout beans:
- Wash the beans thoroughly with cold water and soak them overnight (10-12) hours in warm water(2-3 times the volume of the beans)
- 2. Line a cheese cloth on a strainer and drain out all of the water.
- Wrap the beans individually in cheese cloth and store covered in a cool, dry place. I usually keep them in my oven and in winters keep the oven lights on for some warmth. Recently, I have also strated using the Instant Pot for faster sprouting. The Yogurt mode in the Instant Pot has the perfect temperature setting that helps faster sprouting.
- In the summers beans will sprout in 24-36 hours while in winters they may take up to 48 hours. Here is how the beautifully sprouted beans looks like:
- Once sprouted beans can be refrigerated for 2 weeks in air tight conatiners or zip lock bags. Use them for snacking, cooking or in salads.
Here are some of my favorite recipes using sprouted beans
All 3 sprouted beans can also be used to make the traditional curries that can be enjoyed with rice or parathas.
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Lynz Real Cooking says
Cool!
Archana says
Thank you!
woodboneandstone says
I love sprouts and am currently sprouting whole urad dal with the black skins.
Archana says
That sounds awesome! I have not tried sprouting whole Urad, would love to see your post on that
woodboneandstone says
Not sure how I will use them yet. You can be sure I will post if I am happy with the outcome!
Love Served Daily says
Perfectly sprouted beans
Archana says
Thank you!
Gerard Villanueva says
Thank you for posting good information on sprouting beans!
Archana says
Thank you!
gardeneva says
When enjoying with rice, do you add them to the cooking or afterwards? Sounds delish and will try this soon. Thank you.
Archana says
I do add them to the rice. Here is another rice dish with sprouted lentils – http://ministryofcurry.com/sprouted-brown-lentils-khichdi-instant-pot/
Anu says
Hello, thanks for the recipe. Do you use any special kind of beans? I tried with the oneI bought from Indian Stores as well as the organic one from Costco. They didn’t sprout.
Archana says
I use reagular ones from Indian grocery stores. I find organic ones hard to sprout and cook.
Nitin Barad says
Awesome site. Fantastic recipes. Will try them.
Archana says
Thank you
sheetal says
What is the method for using the IP for this? Please share!
Archana says
yes will add all the details shortly.