Bean Sprouts

Ingredients

• Lentils/dals to be sprouted
• Thin muslin cloth
• Jar
• OR Sprout Maker

Preparation

• Clean and wash the grains to be sprouted, and soak in water coming up to at least 1 ½cm/1” above them, for about 4 hours in Summer and 7-8 hours in Winter.

• Drain the water away and transfer the grains into a wide mouthed jar. Tie a piece of muslin over the mouth of the jar.

• Place the jar at an angle, mouth side down, in a wide container (idea being that no water stands at the bottom).

• Three times a day, pour water into the jar, drain out and keep at an angle again. Repeat this till sprouts are of desired length.

• Alternatively, tie drained grains in a piece of muslin, and leave to drain at a convenient spot. Pour some water over this about three times a day, till the sprouts are of the desired size.

• Another method, is to use gadgets available for the purpose, following their instructions!