Question

(a) Sprouts are raw nutritious forms of pulses. It is a very rich source of proteins. Can you list the steps involved during preparation of sprouts from moong dal?

(b) On which process sprouting is based on?

(c) List benefits of sprouting.

Answer 1

Part (a): Preparation of sprouting moong daal:

1. At first the moong dal is dipped in water overnight for a long period.
2. Moong dal is taken out of the water the next day and wrapped in a cotton cloth to soak out excess water.
3. On the third day, sprouting starts from moong daal which is edible and nutritious.

Part (b): Sprouting:

1. The process of sprouting is based on the process of seed germination.
2. The controlled environment is provided for germination of moong daal which helps with sprouting.

Part (c): Benefits of sprouting:

1. Sprouting increases the bioavailability of nutrients present in moong daal.
2. The dietary proteins, minerals and starch present in the seed becomes more available and helps with the absorption of nutrients.