Mung Bean Sprouts Upkari Recipe - Mung Beans Stir Fry

Step 1: To begin making the Moong Bean Sprouts Upkari Recipe, we will sprout the moong beans firstly

Step 2: Take 1 cup of moong beans and wash thoroughly in water

Step 3: Drain and soak in plenty of water for at least 6 to 8 hours or even overnight

Step 4: Next day, drain the soaked beans thoroughly and place in a large bowl; make sure there is some moisture left in the beans

Step 5: Close the bowl with a lid and keep in a warm place to allow the mung beans to sprout for about 8 to 12 hours, depending upon the weather

Step 6: Mung beans start sprouting faster in warm weather

Step 7: After you have got the desired length of sprouts, you can use it in any dish you like

Step 8: To make the Moong Bean Sprouts Upkari Recipe, heat coconut oil in a heavy bottomed pan

Step 9: Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and once they begin to crackle, stir in the cumin seeds, dry red chillies and hing

Step 10: Sauté for a few seconds

Step 11: Immediately add 2 cups of bean sprouts, turmeric powder and salt to taste; give it a good stir

Step 12: Sprinkle some water and close the pan with a tight lid

Step 13: Let the sprouts cook in its own steam

Step 14: As soon as the sprouts are cooked to the texture you like (some people prefer it soft and some with still a bite in it, like the way I do), stir in the grated coconut

Step 15: Heat through for about a minute and remove from heat

Step 16: Serve hot

Step 17: Serve Moong Bean Sprouts Upkari Recipe along with Methi Chaman and Phulkas for a weekday meal with family