HORSE GRAM - A SUPER FOOD

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HORSE GRAM  - A SUPER FOOD



* Horse gram is widely consumed in South India
* It is consumed as a whole seed, as sprouts or as whole meal in India.
*  Horse gram is hot in potency and tasted pungent.
* It is easy to digest.
* The horse gram is  considered to be beneficial to human and animal health.


Regional Names

They are known by various names in different Indian languages:
  • In Hindi: Kulthi
  • In Bengali: Kulthikalai
  • In Tamil: Kollu
  • In Telugu: Ulavalu or Guggillu
  • In Kannada: Hurule
  • In Oriya: Kolatha
  • In Gujrati: Kadthi Ni Dal

NUTRITIONAL FACTS :


Here is the nutritional fact for 100 gm of this legume:
NutrientsAmounts
Energy321  Kcals
Moisture12 gm
Protein22 gm
Fat0 gm
Mineral3 gm
Fiber5 gm
Carbohydrates57 gm
Calcium287 mg
Phosphorous311 mg
Iron7 mg


HEALTH BENEFITS :


* Horse gram has the highest Calcium content among pulses.

* One of the richest Vegetarian sources of protein

* Low in fat

* Low in lipid and sodium content.

* Its slow digestible starch make ideal for diabetic and obesity patients

* Boost immunity

* It reduces flatulence and reduces indigestion.

* It helps to eradicate intestinal parasites

* Helps in weight loss

* Reduces blood glucose level

* Helps to relieve constipation

* Rich in iron

* Helps to expel small kidney stones.

* Generate heat and energy in human system thus keeps body warm in winter season 



HOW TO USE HORSE GRAM:



  • Horse gram has to be soaked overnight and the water has to be discarded. These soaked beans have to be pressure cooked next day to use in curries and soups.
  • Sprouted horse gram is more beneficial than soaked ones because sprouting reduces unhealthy phyto chemicals and increases nutrition value.
  • We can make Rasam, Thuvaiyal, soup and podi using horse gram.


SIDE EFFECTS :


  • It can cause excessive bile production in case of over consumption.
  •  Plethora and tuberculosis patients should avoid eating horse gram
  • Those who willing to gain weight should avoid.













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