Kulath (Horse Gram)

H2H Horse gram or Kulath / Gaheth is a unique member of the pulse family as it is known to contain medicinal properties, good for treating gall / kidney stones.  Cooked as daal, soup or even pakoras, it is mostly consumed during winters. 

The legume may be a potential food source for the longer term , because of its exceptional nutrition profile, drought-resistance and general hardiness.

Horse gram is the most protein-rich lentil found on the planet and is very high-powered. This important and under-utilized tropical crop is grown mostly in dry agricultural lands and keeps a rather low profile nowadays, but is prepared to expand its reputation! 

     Benefits:

• Kulath/Kulthi Dal are known to reduce weight the most . Fiber is found in plenty in Kulathi dal
• Also, low in lipid and sodium content, and its slow digestible starch make ideal for diabetic and obesity patients
• It has astringent and diuretic properties. It is also beneficial for extracting phlegm, and controlling fever and cholesterol levels.In this disease, drinking kulathi's lentils, water, soup is beneficial.
• Two healthy compounds are found in Kulathi lentils - flavonoids and polyphenols. Both these compounds protect the liver from hazardous chemicals and help in functioning in a healthy manner.
• Ayurvedic cuisine also recommends horse gram for persons affected by jaundice or water retention.
• The properties of Kulthi dal help to keep the skin clean and full of nutrition. Along with this, there is also protection from sunburn.
• Eating Kulathi dal makes hair strong. You can consume Kulathi in the form of dal, soup or water. Kulthi provides essential nutritious food to the hair.

Local Name : Gahat 

Botanical Name : Macrotyloma Uniflorum 

How to use kulath/Kulthi ?

• We  can make kulath powder
• Kulath Dal
• Kulath sprouts 
• Kulath Soup
• Kulath Pakoras

Recipe for making kulathi soup

• Boil the Kulathi lentils in water for 30 to 45 minutes to make Kulthi soup. Or boil it until it is soft.
• Now pour oil in the pan and let it heat up.
• After the oil is hot, add cumin, garlic, ginger, green chillies and onions.
• Roast them all well.
• Now add grated tomatoes and cook.
• After the tomatoes are cooked, add boiled kulathi lentils and cook.
• After the kulathi dal is cooked add the consistency you need to the soup.
• Cook the soup after adding water.
• After cooking, turn off the gas and your kulathi dal soup is ready.