Step 1

Clean the green gram and wash in lot of water.

Step 2

Finally rinse off with slightly hot water. Avoid using very hot water.

Step 3

Soak in boiled and cooled water. (or in warm water that has been boiled). You can also use clean filter water.

Step 4

Next soak for about 8 to10 hours . If soaking for longer than 8 hours, change the water.

Step 5

Drain them to a colander.

Step 6

Method 1 - Transfer to a clean cotton or muslin cloth and make a tight knot.

Step 7

Keep it in a container and cover with a messed plate or partially cover the container. You can also use a cloth.

Step 8

Method 2 - You can also just transfer the soaked green gram to a box, container or a glass jar. Cover the jar with a mess or a cloth.

Step 9

Leave it undisturbed in a warm and dark place till they sprout. The time to sprout depends on the temperature. Some mung beans sprout within hours and some take as much as a day or two.

Step 10

If they take longer than a day, Sprinkle some water the next day to keep them moist. Drain any excess water. Put them back to the container.

Step 11

Refrigerate the mung bean sprouts and use with in 2 days.