07/11/2026
🥗✨ Weight Loss Recipe Series – Episode 4 ✨🥗
🌱 High-Protein Sprouted Moong Dal Salad 🌱
Fresh, crunchy, and packed with plant-based protein, this Sprouted Moong Dal Salad is the perfect healthy meal for weight loss. It's rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants to keep you full and energized!
📝 Ingredients
• 2 cups sprouted moong beans (lightly steamed or raw if preferred)
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
• 1 tbsp roasted peanuts or pumpkin seeds (optional)
🥣 Lemon Cumin Dressing
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• A pinch of chaat masala (optional)
👩🍳 Method
1️⃣ If you prefer a softer texture, steam the sprouted moong for 3–5 minutes. Otherwise, use them raw.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the sprouts, cucumber, tomato, onion, carrot, green chili, cilantro, and pomegranate.
3️⃣ Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, roasted cumin, salt, pepper, and chaat masala.
4️⃣ Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
5️⃣ Sprinkle roasted peanuts or pumpkin seeds on top and serve immediately.
💚 Healthy Tip: Add crumbled low-fat paneer or boiled chickpeas for an extra protein boost. This salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a post-workout meal.
✨ Healthy eating starts with simple ingredients. Follow Kumar's Tasty Treats for more delicious recipes in our Weight Loss Recipe Series!
