Horse gram is known as ‘kulthi’ in Hindi, ‘kollu’ in Tamil and ‘Ulavalu’ in Telugu. It is a good source of protein, iron and calcium. It is rich in anti-oxidants. Horse gram is known to benefit diabetes. Horse gram aids in weight loss as it low in fat and high in protein. It has the ability to reduce cholesterol. It has been used in treating irregular periods and excessive bleeding. It is known for its excellent diuretic properties. Horse gram has many health benefits but should be used in moderation. Today we will learn how to make sundal with horse gram or kollu.
Kollu Sundal-Horse Gram Sundal
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 10 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Snacks-Sundal Recipes
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author: Padhu Sankar
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Snacks-Sundal Recipes
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author: Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Horse gram – 1/2 cup
Grated coconut -1/4 cup
Salt needed
For the seasoning
Oil -2 tsp
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Hing -a pinch
Red chillies -2
Curry leaves -few
Preparation
Wash and soak kollu/horse gram overnight or for 5-6 hours. Pressure cook adding little salt for 3-4 whistles or until soft. Drain the water if any. You can use that water to make kollu rasam.
Method
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add red chillies, hing and curry leaves.
Add cooked horse gram, salt needed and mix well.
Add grated coconut, mix and remove from heat.
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very healthy and tasty recipe ..jus loved it
is kollu and brown lentils are same. bit confused
No, not the same.
Whenever I want to prepare horsegram, I prepare it in this way. Thank you Padhu!
Hello Padhu: Thank you for posting this recipe. I have a question. You say “Horse gram has many health benefits but should be used in moderation.” What are the reasons for being cautious? Thanks, Dido.