How many calories does one serving of Healthy Moong Chaat have?

One serving of Healthy Moong Chaat gives 140 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 82 calories, proteins account for 32 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 27 calories.  One serving of Healthy Moong Chaat provides about 7 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

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healthy moong chaat is a tasty snack which you can rely on as a healthy alternative to fried snacks. Learn how to make sprouts chaat for weight loss. 

Appetising moong sprouts, onions and tomatoes topped with cooling dahi, this moong sprouts chaat is loaded with nutrients like calcium, protein, magnesium, phosphorus, fibre and folic acid.

To make healthy moong chaat, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder, tomatoes, sprouted moong, ¼ cup of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till the moong is partially cooked, while stirring occasionally. Remove from the flame and allow it to cool slightly. Divide the sprouted mixture into two equal portions. Place one portion of the sprouted moong mixture in a bowl, pour 2 tbsp of fresh curds and sprinkle a little salt, 1 tbsp of onions, 1 tbsp of tomatoes, 1 tbsp of coriander and a pinch of chilli powder over it. Repeat step 5 to make 1 more serving. Serve the healthy moong chaat immediately.

Brimming with good health, this tasty sprouts chaat for weight loss can be tossed up in a jiffy and is the perfect answer to sudden hunger pangs. Always keep some sprouted moong ready in your fridge, so you can prepare this often for your loved ones. With 140 calories and 7.9 g of protein, it is an ideal option at snack time for weight watchers. The protein along with the fibre from moong sprouts will keep you satiated for a long time. 

Interestingly, the sprouted moong mixture is a nice and crunchy snack to have just as it is, even without the toppings! But the addition of dahi in sprouted moong chaat along with onions and tomatoes add little creamy and crunchy texture both at the same time. 

This healthy moong chaat will also help you stock up on B vitamins which are crucial for energy metabolism. The folate (vitamin B9) is also brimming in this salad. It has a role to play in keeping our heart healthy. The onions and tomatoes also add in antioxidants allium and lycopene respectively which helps us reduce inflammation in the body. 

Health Tips for healthy moong chaat. 1. Heart patients as well women with PCOS can include this chaat in their diet. 2. For diabetics we suggest ½ to ¾ serving at snack time. 3. Pregnant women too can benefit from this healthy portion at any time of the day. 4. Kids are also sure to enjoy its crunch, try it!

Is Moong Chaat healthy?

Yes, this recipe is good for diabetics, heart and weight loss.

Let's understand the Ingredients of Moong Chaat.

What's good in Moong Chaat.

1. Sprouted Moong ( sprouted whole green gram) :  Moong sprouts is a nutri-dense sprout. It’s a good sources of several nutrients like b vitamins, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus. These sprouts are a protein boost. Sprouted moong is beneficial in relieving the symptoms of anaemia by building haemoglobin levels due to its high iron count.  The fiber from sprouted moong has also been linked to lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels, thus decreasing the risk of heart diseases. help to maintain blood pressure and good for pregnancy. See detailed benefits of sprouted moong in moong sprouts glossary.