{"id":"739ba2c6-0c44-4b37-9541-6639dd0c9734","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/739ba2c6-0c44-4b37-9541-6639dd0c9734","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/mixed-sprouts-curry-recipe/","title":"Sprouts Curry","description":"Mixed sprouts curry recipe - simple curry made with mixed sprouts. Nutritious side dish with chapatis.","servings":3,"servings_text":"3","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mixed-sprouts-curry-recipe-2.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"150 grams mixed bean sprouts (or 2 cups mixed sprouts)","item":"mixed bean sprouts","quantity":150,"unit":"g","preparation":"or 2 cups mixed sprouts"},{"text":"2.5 cups water (for pressure cooking)","item":"water","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"for pressure cooking"},{"text":"2 tablespoon oil","item":"oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon cumin seeds","item":"cumin seeds","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 pinch asafoetida ((hing) - optional)","item":"asafoetida ((hing) - optional)","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch"},{"text":"1 medium onion (chopped or ⅓ cup chopped onion)","item":"medium onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped or 1/3 cup chopped onion"},{"text":"½ inch ginger + 3 to 4 garlic (- crushed to a paste in mortar-pestle or 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste)","item":"inch ginger + 3 to 4 garlic","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"- crushed to a paste in mortar-pestle or 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste"},{"text":"1 medium tomato, (diced or ⅓ cup diced tomatoes)","item":"medium tomato,","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced or 1/3 cup diced tomatoes"},{"text":"1 or 2 green chilies (- chopped)","item":"green chilies","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"preparation":"- chopped"},{"text":"½ teaspoon turmeric powder","item":"turmeric powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon cumin powder ((ground cumin))","item":"cumin powder ((ground cumin))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon coriander powder ((ground coriander))","item":"coriander powder ((ground coriander))","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon garam masala","item":"garam masala","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves ((cilantro leaves))","item":"chopped coriander leaves ((cilantro leaves))","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"salt as required","item":"salt as required"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Rinse 2 cups mixed sprouts in water for a couple of times.","section":"cooking sprouts"},{"number":2,"text":"In a pressure cooker take the sprouts. Add 2.5 cups water. Stir and pressure cook the mixed sprouts for 5 to 6 whistles on a medium to high flame.","section":"cooking sprouts"},{"number":3,"text":"When the pressure settles down on its own, open the lid and check the sprouts. If the chana (chickpea) sprouts appear slightly uncooked, then add more water and pressure cook for some more whistles.","section":"cooking sprouts"},{"number":4,"text":"Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and crackle 1/2 tsp cumin seeds.","section":"making sprouts curry"},{"number":5,"text":"Then add 1/3 cup chopped onions.","section":"making sprouts curry"},{"number":6,"text":"Stir and saute till the onions turn translucent or a light brown.","section":"making sprouts curry"},{"number":7,"text":"Add 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste. Stir and saute till the raw aroma of ginger-garlic goes away.","section":"making sprouts curry"},{"number":8,"text":"Add 1/3 cup diced tomatoes and 1 or 2 chopped green chilies. Saute till the tomatoes soften.","section":"making sprouts curry"},{"number":9,"text":"Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and 1/2 tsp garam masala powder. Stir very well.","section":"making sprouts curry"},{"number":10,"text":"Now add the mixed sprouts along with the stock. Also season with salt.","section":"making sprouts curry"},{"number":11,"text":"Stir and mix well. The stock should cover the sprouts. If the stock looks less, then add some water.","section":"making sprouts curry"},{"number":12,"text":"Cover and simmer sprouts curry for 10 to 12 minutes.","section":"making sprouts curry"},{"number":13,"text":"Add 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves.","section":"making sprouts curry"},{"number":14,"text":"Stir very well. The sprouts curry will have a bit of thin watery consistency. If you want a dry sabzi, then add a small amount of stock at step 12 and simmer the sprouts.","section":"making sprouts curry"},{"number":15,"text":"Serve the sprouts curry with rotis or chapatis.","section":"making sprouts curry"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:24:46.080899+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:24:46.080899+00:00"}