Sprouted moong pulao

Sprouted moong pulao is an easy dish to be prepared. It can even be prepared in a microwave.
Moong sprouts are easy to cook, easy to digest, rich in proteins, calcium etc.

You have to soak moong beans for 4 to 5 hours or overnight. Drain the water. In a wet kitchen napkin or fine cloth, put the drained beans and tie them up. Leave this in a container, for a day or so. See that the beans are wet. You will see small sprouts on the beans. Sprouting is dependant on the outlide temperature. You may leave them for some more time, if you want longer sprouts. Now, sprouts are available in shops also. As sprouts are good for health, it is better to incorporate them in everyday menu (salads, chutneys, pulao etc.)

Ingredients:

•      1 cup long grain rice
•      1/2 cup sprouted moong
•      1 tbsp. ghee (clarified butter)
•      2 tsp. oil

Masala paste:
 

•      1 med size onion
•      2 cloves of garlic
•      1/2 inch ginger

Masala ingredients:

•      1 inch cinnamon stick
•      3 to 4 green cardamom
•      2 black cardamom
•      3 to 4 cloves
•      Bay leaf
•      1/3 tsp. turmeric powder  
•      1/2 tsp. garam masala
•      1 tsp. chili powder
•      Salt to taste

Directions:

1.      Wash and soak rice in water for half an hour.
2.      Grind onion, garlic and ginger into a thick paste.
3.      Heat oil in a pan add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves for a minute and finally bay leaf.
4.      Add onion masala, turmeric powder, and chili powder.
5.      Add drained rice, sprouts and stir.
6.      Add 2 cups of water and cook in a rice cooker or pressure cooker.
7.      Add ghee to get a nice flavor and glaze.
8.      Stir well and serve hot.