HORSE GRAM - A SUPER FOOD

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:

Nutrients	Amounts
Energy	321  Kcals
Moisture	12 gm
Protein	22 gm
Fat	0 gm
Mineral	3 gm
Fiber	5 gm
Carbohydrates	57 gm
Calcium	287 mg
Phosphorous	311 mg
Iron	7 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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