Horse gram also known as Madras Gram, Kollu (tamil) Or Hurali (kannada) or Ulavalu (andhra) in South India and Kulthi or Kulith (north india) is a super food in itself. Horse gram is by far the most protein rich grams/ lentils known.
Raw horse gram is rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, proteins and antioxidants - which means it will keep your body energetic and healthy. In addition its high fibre content is known to reduce high blood sugar; by slowing down carbohydrate digestion and reducing insulin resistance. You can read more about its benefits here.
Horse gram is an easy to cook dal which can be soaked for just about an hour and pressure cooked to make dals, rasam, curry, chutney, spice powders, soups, salads and even tikkis. Add them to your batters when making dosa, idli, cheela, adai etc and you will get them into your diet right away on a regular basis. Below you will find the most delicious horse gram recipes which range from snacks, breakfast, main course and even a mexican dish. Give these horse gram recipes a try and add some good health into your life.
Horse Gram Snack, Breakfast Recipes
Horse Gram Dal & Curry Recipes
