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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