Kitchen secrets - How to sprout black chickpeas / black chana / kala chana / kondakadalai Recipe

Written by: Shanthi Muthuvel

Sprouted black chickpeas are believed to be highly nutritious and rich in enzymes which promote good health. Sprouted black chickpeas can be eaten in its raw form, cooked or ground into flour. But i always prefer 1/2 cooked sprouts instead of raw. These chickpea sprouts are relatively low in calories, so you can consume them even when dieting.

Ingredients:

Serves 4

2 cups – Black chickpeas / kondakadalai / black chana / kala chana Preparation method:

Wash and soak black chickpeas in enough water for upto 8 hrs or overnight.

Drain water completely and tie them in a clean damp cotton cloth or paper towel ( i used cheese cloth).

Place it in a colander and cover it with…