Indian Legume- Horse gram/Kollu paruppu/Gahat dal/Kulthi/Ulavalu- Glossary- what is horse gram?, How to use Horse gram in Indian cooking?, How to purchase and store horse gram?
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What is Horse Gram/Kollu Paruppu Uses/Gahat Dal Uses/Kulthi Uses/Ulavalu Uses/Kanam Paruppu Uses/Horse Gram Uses
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- ABOUT - "HORSE GRAM/KOLLU"
- DETAILS REGARDING HORSE GRAM/KOLLU PARUPPU/GAHAT/KULTHI KA DAL
- APPEARANCE OF HORSE GRAM/KOLLU PARUPPU
- FEW INDIAN REGIONAL OR VERNACULAR NAMES OF HORSE GRAM
- FLAVOUR OF HORSE GRAM/KOLLU/GAHAT/KULTHI
- INDIAN CULINARY USES OF HORSE GRAM/KOLLU/KULTHI/GAHAT
- SOUTH INDIAN CUISINES
- NORTH INDIAN CUISINES
- TIPS TO BUY AND STORE HORSE GRAM/KOLLU PARUPPU/GAHAT/KULTHI
ABOUT - "HORSE GRAM/KOLLU/GAHAT DAL"
Horse gram is a popular ingredient in India however not as popular as red gram, šblack gram and šgreen gram. It is known for its impressive nutritive value and medicinal properties. In fact, some claim that this powerful legume can promote weight loss and help treat a wide range of ailments. Horse gram has been always used for weight loss. There is a famous saying in Tamil that goes like this-
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Meaning- Feed the lean man with sesame seeds and feed the fatty man with horse grams.
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DETAILS REGARDING HORSE GRAM/KOLLU PARUPPU/GAHAT DAL/KULTHI KA DAL
Macrotyloma uniflorum is commonly known as madras gram or horse gram in English, kulthi ka dal in Hindi, kollu paruppu, or kaanam paruppu in Tamil. It is a type of legume generally grown for horse feed (hence the name) and sometimes for human consumption. It is a popular ingredient in India however not as popular as red gram, black gram, and green gram. Horse gram is consumed as a whole seed or as a sprout.
APPEARANCE OF HORSE GRAM/KOLLU PARUPPU/GAHAT DAL
Horse gram is a small, flattened, and somewhat kidney-shaped legume. It is a multicoloured bean with beige to reddish-brown. It is also available in black colour wild variation.
FEW INDIAN REGIONAL OR VERNACULAR NAMES OF HORSE GRAM
Tamil name – Kollu paruppu/Kaanam paruppu.
Nepali name – Gahat Dal.
Telugu name – Ulavalu.
Konkani name – Kulith.
Kannada name – Hurule/Hurali.
Tulu name – Kudu.
Odia name – Kolatha.
Kumauni name – Gahat Dal/Kulath.
Hindi name – Kulthi ka dal.
Bengali name – Kulthi-Kalai.
Marathi name – Hulage/hulaga.
Gujarati name – Kuleeth.
FLAVOUR OF HORSE GRAM/KOLLU/GAHAT DAL
Horse gram has an earthy taste and a unique aroma. Roasted horse gram has a smoky aroma.
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INDIAN CULINARY USES OF HORSE GRAM/KOLLU/GAHAT DAL
Horse gram is a staple ingredient in most Indian kitchens, particularly in Uttarakhand (a state in Northern India) and rural areas.
Horse gram can be used to make both sweet and savoury dishes.
SOUTH INDIAN CUISINES
Horse gram is usually made into CHUTNEYS, THOGAYAL, RASAM (HOT AND SOUR SOUP), THORAN (STIR-FRY), KUZHUMBU (CURRIES), KANJI (GRUEL), and many more.
SOUTH INDIAN FAMOUS RECIPES WITH HORSE GRAM
ULAVA CHARU is a South Indian rasam (soup) dish from the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.
KOLLU PARUPPU MASIYAL (LENTIL CURRY), KOLLU SUNDAL (SALAD) from the state of Tamilnadu, India.
In the picture - Kollu Rasam Recipe/Horse gram Rasam Recipe/Ulavalu Rasam Recipe
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šKollu Rasam Recipe/Horse gram Rasam Recipe/Ulavalu Rasam Recipe
In the picture - Kollu Sundal Recipe/Horse gram Sundal Recipe
For the detailed Kollu Sundal Recipe/Horse Gram Sundal Recipe with step-by-step instructions. Kindly, click the below link -
šKollu sundal recipe/Horse gram sundal recipe
UPSAARU is a traditional rasam (soup) from the state of Karnataka, India.
It is also used to make various recipes like KOLLU PARUPPU VADAI (FRITTERS), BATTER FOR IDLY/DOSAI, ADAI, KOLLU IDLY PODI, etc.
Horse gram can be used to make various sweet recipes like kollu paruppu payasam, horse gram laddoo, horse gram sweet sundal, stuffing for sweet paratha, etc.
NORTH INDIAN CUISINES
In the Northern part of India, horse gram is often used to make KULTHI USAL, KULTHI CHUTNEY, KULTHI KI DAL, KULTHI PARATHA, KULTHI SUBZI, KULTHI PALYA, KULTHI TIKKI OR KEBAB, and many more.
In the picture - Kollu chutney recipe/Horse gram chutney recipe
For the detailed Kollu chutney recipe/Horse gram chutney recipe/Ulava chutney recipe/Hurali Kalu chutney recipe/Muthira chammanthi recipe. Kindly, click the below link -
šKollu chutney recipe/Horse gram chutney recipe/Ulava chutney recipe/Hurali Kalu chutney recipe
NORTH INDIAN FAMOUS RECIPES WITH HORSE GRAM
- Gahat ki dal.
- Gahat ke dubke (kulthi ke dubke).
- Phanu.
- Gahat ki roti.
Sprouted horse gram can be used to make various dishes like sprouted horse gram koshimbir (salad), soup, kulthi curry, kulthi pulao, and many more.
TIPS TO BUY AND STORE HORSE GRAM/GAHAT DAL/KOLLU
Horse gram is easily available in any Indian grocery store and also in the online market.
When buying horse gram, look for freshness, whole beans, moisture-free, and always buy the recently dated product.
HOW TO STORE KOLLU/GAHAT DAL/HORSE GRAM?
Whole horse gram seeds stay fresh for 12-15 months, as long as they’re kept in an air-tight container in a cool and dry place.
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