Avantina S Bhandari

Indian Masala Sprout

My Indian Masala Sprout symbolizes the right to be an individual, and at the same time be one together. It consists of different, independent, strong flavors, with their own identity. But together they form a harmonious whole, like a symphony; just like people.

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“Being able to take care of yourself and pursue your own happiness, that is also freedom”

Ingredients

1 cup whole moong bean sprouts (Indian whole moong bean)
1 tsp olive oil
1 small onion chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
1/4 inch ginger minced
A pinch of aesofoetida
1 tsp Indian spice mix (turmeric, coriander, cumin, chaat masala)
1 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 lemon juice
Salt to taste

Pour 1 tsp olive oil into a pan on the stove. Once it is hot, add the aesofoetida and fry the ginger and onions until soft. Now add the sprouts and the spices. Once soft, add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice and coriander leaves.
Serve this colorful freedom dish in small edible cups or over a lettuce leaf.
This vibrant, flavorful dish symbolizes coexistence and the spirit of freedom.

Freedom is for me

“For me, freedom is living in a world where everyone can be themselves, without any hesitation. Where people are autonomous individuals and at the same time feel connected, without fear. I am grateful that I am allowed to live in today's world and I fervently hope that future generations will have it even better.

That every person feels true freedom to choose for themselves and to be able to take care of themselves. Being able to breathe clean air, having access to sufficient and healthy food, being able to receive love from loved ones. In fact, I want everyone to feel as free as a bird, and to be able to move through life in that way. Without boundaries, without obstacles, with all the space they need.

That is exactly what The Hague is to me. I came here as an expat and I feel free and energised here. I feel welcome and loved, I can be myself and move freely through the city. Like a bird, actually.”