Tip for sprouting: soak green gram (mung beans) in water overnight,

next morning drain the water completely, put into a wet muslin cloth and  place in an airtight box,

keep in a warm oven and let sprout (typically will be ready for the next day when sprouted in the summer)

Kale and Sprouted Green Gram(Mung Bean) Stir Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch kale, washed and finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, slit in half
• 1 cup  water
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• oil 1 tbsp.
• Salt  to taste
• 1 tsp freshly shredded coconut
• 2/3 cup sprouted green gram

Method:

• Bring oil to medium heat in a skillet, add the mustard seeds and let them crackle.
• Add green chilli and in 2 seconds add onion, sauté until golden brown.
• Add sprouted green gram and water, allow to cook until the bean is soft but still has a raw taste.  It will be lighter in color but will not mash easily between your fingers.  At this point..
• Stir in the chopped kale and cook until the leaves are tender.
• Add salt to taste
• Turn off  the heat and garnish with freshly grated coconut.

Serve with roti or tortilla.