The Horsegram or kulthi or Kollu dal is not very widely popular in North India, I have never even heard about it while growing up. However, when I noticed it in Indian grocery store, I thought of giving it a try since I have heard a lot of it’s benefits from my friends. Horse Gram Dal has the highest calcium content among all lentils (pulses).
It is one of the richest vegetarian sources of protein and also low in fat. Horse Gram , also known as Kulith/Kulthi or Kollu dal, slows digestible starch which effectively feels fuller for a longer time.
Adding to its merit, Horse Gram dal is delicious and easy to make !! Let’s prepare this protein packed dal today.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup Horse Garam Dal - Kulthi, Kulith Kollu Dal
1 medium Tomato chopped
1 medium Onion Chopped
2 Green Chilies / Hari Mirch chopped (as per your taste)
2 tbsp Oil or /Desi Ghee
1 tsp Kashmiri Red chili powder (as per your taste)
1 tsp Haldi Powder/Turmeric Powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp coriander powder(Dry Dhaniya Powder)
1 tsp. Cumin powder
Pinch of Heeng / Asafoetida
Salt according to the taste (I used 1 tbsp)
3 cups of water
Instructions
Serving suggestion- Serve with steamed rice and roti/naan.