Sprouts (How To Make Sprouted Beans or Peas)
Lentils, Peas, Red Chori, Mung, Brown Chick Peas Dry ones in the foreground; soaked ones behind It is very easy to sprout various dried beans and peas. Sprouting does take a little planning though; it takes about 2 to 4 days from start to sprout (in warmer weather the seeds sprout quicker). This is also an educational and fun "cooking" activity for children - they can eat their experiment :) !! As you probably know, children will most likely eat what they help prepare. You don't need any special equipment for sprouting; just any bowl and a clean piece of cloth will do. I like using glass jars for my sprouts; I love watching the progression from seed to sprout. It is fun to have a few types going at the same time. I sprout and store the different types of beans in their own containers and mix them for specific dishes as needed. Sprouts make a nice addition to all types of dishes - salads , Chundal , Bajji , Adai , Corn Cakes, Molakootal, Kootu, stir-fries, c...