| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 162 | 3.2g | 0.42g | 29.8g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 19.2g | 7.5g | 8.1g | 0.09g |
I have always had a knack for creative cooking – merging my Indian roots and American upbringing into a melting pot of cuisines. So when I came up with my Spicy Moth Bean Salad, I knew I was onto something. This delightful salad doesn’t just bring visual vibrancy to your plate; its diverse ingredients tick areas of digestion, heart health, and immune-boosting goodness too. And of course, it’s absolutely scrumptious!
A Burst of Flavours
The Spicy Moth Bean Salad is everything a salad should be – fresh, nutritious, hearty and packed with a flavorful punch. This big bowl of color introduces your palate to a medley of bright and bold flavors. I epitomize the West Coast freshness with ample fruits like apples, grapes, oranges, kiwis, and pomegranate seeds. This not only adds sweetness and acidity, but also a load of vitamins and antioxidants to the dish.
Making It Hearty With Moth Beans
The hero ingredient is of course, the moth beans. I was introduced to this underappreciated legume by my Gujarati grandmother and they’ve been an essential part of my cooking since. These tiny pearls are not just laden with proteins, dietary fiber and plenty of nutrients, but they also fill you up without weighing you down. This makes the Spicy Moth Bean Salad an ideal dish for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet. Always remember to soak them overnight though, it aids in easier digestion.
If you enjoyed this dish, here’s another similar one that you might want to consider – Mixed Bean Salad from Epicurious. After all, if you’ve found joy in moth beans, why not venture out and experiment with even more healthy legumes?
On a final note, this salad pairs beautifully with a simplistic Grilled Chicken from Bon Appétit or a Grilled Fish by Jamie Oliver. If you feel like making it the star of your dinner, simply team it up with some crusty bread. However you choose to serve it, the Spicy Moth Bean Salad is guaranteed to be a delight.
So why not give this nutritious power-packed salad a try today? Trust me, you won’t regret it!
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup Moth Beans, soaked overnight and then boiled
- 2 fresh Apples, diced
- 1 cup of Grapes
- 1 Orange, peeled and sectioned
- 2 Kiwis, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup of Pomegranate Seeds
- 1/4 cup of fresh Mint Leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1 small Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon of Black Pepper
- Salt to taste
Method
Step One:
Take the moth beans that you have soaked overnight and boil them in a pot of water until they are tender. Drain them and set them aside to cool.
Step Two:
While the beans are cooling, you can start preparing the fruits. Dice two fresh apples and set them aside. Also, peel and section one orange, chop two kiwis, and deseed one cup of pomegranate. Combine all these fruits in a large mixing bowl.
Step Three:
Add a cup of whole grapes to the bowl with the already chopped fruits.
Step Four:
Move to the herbs and spices now. Chop 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves and 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro. Add these to the bowl. Also, finely chop 1 small red onion and 1 jalapeno pepper to include in the salad.
Step Five:
Now add the cooled moth beans to the mixing bowl and once again, mix everything well.
Step Six:
Prepare the salad dressing separately. Mix together 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and salt to taste. Ensure all these ingredients are well combined.
Step Seven:
Pour this dressing over the salad in the large mixing bowl. Toss everything well to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed throughout the salad.
Step Eight:
Your Spicy Moth Bean Salad is now ready to be served. You can enjoy it as is or chill it in the refrigerator for a cooling salad experience.
