Annai Food Horse Gram / Kollu / Kulthi -500gm

🌱 Health Benefits of Horse Gram

1. Rich in Protein

• Excellent plant-based protein source

• Helps with muscle building and tissue repair

2. Aids Weight Loss

• High fiber keeps you full longer

• Low fat and low glycemic index → reduces hunger and sugar spikes

3. Improves Digestion

• High dietary fiber prevents constipation

• Promotes healthy gut movement

4. Controls Blood Sugar

• Slow-digesting carbohydrates help manage diabetes

• Improves insulin sensitivity

5. Supports Heart Health

• Lowers bad cholesterol (LDL)

• Rich in antioxidants that protect blood vessels

6. Boosts Iron Levels

• Helps prevent anemia

• Improves hemoglobin when consumed regularly

7. Detoxifies the Body

• Traditionally used to remove toxins and excess water

• Acts as a natural diuretic

8. Good for Kidney Health

• Used in traditional medicine to help reduce kidney stones

• Promotes urine flow

9. Strengthens Bones

• Rich in calcium, iron, and phosphorus

• RECIPES:-

  • Always soak 8–10 hours

  • Pressure cook until very soft

  • Use pepper, cumin, garlic, ginger to reduce gas

    🍲 1. Horse Gram Soup (Weight-loss Friendly)

    Ingredients

    • Horse gram – ½ cup (soaked & cooked)

    • Garlic – 4 cloves

    • Black pepper – ½ tsp

    • Cumin – ½ tsp

    • Salt – to taste

    Method

    1. Pressure-cook soaked horse gram until soft.

    2. Boil cooked gram with garlic, pepper, cumin, and salt for 10 minutes.

    3. Lightly mash and strain if desired.

    ✔️ Best taken warm, especially in winter.

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    🍛 2. South Indian Kollu Rasam

    Ingredients

    • Cooked horse gram – 1 cup

    • Tamarind water – ½ cup

    • Pepper – 1 tsp

    • Cumin – 1 tsp

    • Garlic – 3 cloves

    • Curry leaves

    Method

    1. Grind pepper, cumin, garlic.

    2. Add to cooked horse gram with tamarind water and salt.

    3. Simmer 8–10 minutes.

    4. Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and add.

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    🍚 3. Horse Gram Curry (Simple)

    Ingredients

    • Cooked horse gram – 1 cup

    • Onion – 1 (chopped)

    • Tomato – 1 (chopped)

    • Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp

    • Spices: turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder

    Method

    1. Sauté onion, ginger-garlic.

    2. Add tomato and spices.

    3. Add cooked horse gram and simmer 10 minutes.

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    🌱 4. Sprouted Horse Gram Stir-Fry

    Ingredients

    • Sprouted horse gram – 1 cup

    • Onion – 1

    • Green chili – 1

    • Cumin – ½ tsp

    Method

    1. Lightly pressure-cook sprouts (3 whistles).

    2. Sauté cumin, onion, chili.

    3. Add sprouts and salt; stir-fry 5 minutes.

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    🌾 5. Horse Gram Chutney Powder (Kollu Podi)

    Ingredients

    • Horse gram – 1 cup

    • Dry red chilies – 6

    • Garlic – 6 cloves

    • Cumin – 1 tsp

    • Salt

    Method

    1. Dry-roast horse gram until aromatic.

    2. Roast chilies, garlic, cumin.

    3. Grind into powder.

    4. Store airtight.

    ✔️ Eat with idli, dosa, or rice + ghee.

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    🥗 6. Horse Gram Salad (Light & Healthy)

    • Cooked horse gram

    • Onion, cucumber, lemon juice

    • Salt, pepper

    Mix and serve warm or room temperature.

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