Servings: 1-2

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Mung beans are a legume that belong to the family of beans and lentils. They are packed with potassium, magnesium, folate, fiber, and vitamin B6. They have been part of the Ayurvedic diet in India for many years. In Kuwait, you can easily find mung beans in the spices section in the supermarket. They are sold in small see through sachets.

 

Here is an easy recipe to make a hearty salad. Mung beans are very filling so sometimes I have this salad for lunch or dinner. 

 

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup green mung beans, soaked in water overnight for
  at least 8-10 hours

• 2 big beetroots boiled and cut into small cubes

• 1 garlic cloves mashed

• 1/4 tsp of cumin

• 1/4 tsp of paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

 

For the salad dressing:

• 2 tbsp of balsamic

• 1 tbsp of tamarind

• 3 tbsp of olive oil

 

Directions:

1. Boil the mung beans until soft, then strain the water out.

2. Run the beans under some cold water and then dry them
   on some paper napkins.

3. Season the mung beans with salt and pepper and the
   other spices.

4. Add the beetroots and garlic.

5. Mix the dressing ingredients separately, then add them
   to the salad.