Wash the moong nicely. Soak it in sufficient water for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.

Drain the water. Rinse in fresh water and keep in a dry and clean cloth till you see good length of the sprouts coming out.

Add Turmeric powder, salt and 2 tbsp of water to the sprouted moong and steam it in a steamer or rice cooker for 12 to 15 minutes or till it is cooked. Allow it to cool before making the salad.

To make the sprouted moong salad: Take a bowl, to it add the cooked sprouted moong, sambar onions, green chillies, lemon juice, salt and coriander leaves.