Sprouted Bean Chaat Bowls with Curry-Spiced Granola and Pickled Onion Raita

Instructions

1. 1

   Quick pickle onions: Toss sliced red onions with vinegar, sugar, and pinch of salt. Let sit while preparing other components, stirring occasionally. They'll turn bright pink and tangy.

   5min
2. 2

   Make curry granola: Mix oats, nuts, seeds with curry powder. Drizzle with maple syrup and coconut oil, toss well. Spread on baking sheet, bake 15-18 minutes until golden, stirring once.

   20min
3. 3

   Prepare raita: Drain pickled onions, reserve liquid. Mix yogurt with half the pickled onions, roasted cumin powder, and splash of pickle liquid. Season with black salt.

   3min
4. 4

   Steam or blanch sprouted beans for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still crunchy. This makes them easier to digest while maintaining nutrients. Drain and cool slightly.

   5min
5. 5

   Set up interactive chaat bar: Place sprouted beans, tomatoes, cucumber, remaining pickled onions, both chutneys, raita, curry granola, and garnishes in separate bowls for DIY assembly.

   5min
6. 6

   To assemble: Layer sprouted beans in bowl, add vegetables, drizzle with chutneys and raita, sprinkle with chaat masala and black salt. Top with curry granola, sev, and cilantro.

   3min