Horse Gram Powder

Horse Gram Powder

Tamil: கொல்லு மாவு (Kollu Maavu) | Telugu: ఉలవల పొడి (Ulavala Podi) | Malayalam: മുതിര പൊടി (Muthira Podi) | Kannada: ಹುರಳಿ ಹಿಟ್ಟು (Hurali Hittu) | Hindi: कुल्थी पाउडर (Kulthi Powder)

Horse Gram Powder is a traditional ingredient prepared by finely grinding the best quality of Horse gram(Macrotyloma uniflorum) into a nutrient-rich & versatile powder. It has been used in various South Indian cuisines, as well as North Indian dishes and is popular for its earthy taste, aromatic smell and the taste it adds to savoury as well as faintly sweet constituents from centuries. Kollu, ulavalu or kulthi in the local parlance, has a distinctive taste and answering to our penchant for finger-tapping tunes when it comes to food is its ability to play along with myriad culinary styles.

Why Choose Horse Gram Powder?

Naturally Rich in Plant-Based Nutrients: Horse Gram Powder is very rich in Protein, Dietary fiber, and minerals like iron and calcium. Incorporating it into your meals will also give variety to the amounts of above mentioned wholesome, plant-based minimally processed foods you consume.

Distinctive Earthy Flavor: Its spicy, nutty with an earthy flavor makes horse gram powder a versatile ingredient that enhances many dishes. The lentils can add texture as well as flavor to many dishes, from a traditional rasam to hearty rotis.

Versatile in Cooking: It can be used in several ways, as a source of thickness for soups and gravies, employed in the preparation of traditional South Indian kollu rasam, mixed into spiced chutney powders or incorporated into flour mixes for breads. These traits make it an ideal ingredient to keep in the pantry and cook with everyday.

Vegan and Gluten-Free: Horse Gram Powder is plant based and gluten free naturally, so its for all types of diet. This is an effortless way to diversify any vegan, gluten-free, or vegetarian eating without the loss of flavor.

Horse Gram Powder for Cooking

• Kollu Rasam — A sour, fragrant soup made with horse gram powder, tamarind and masala grounded with hot pepper served as an edible meal accompaniment.
• Anything with left over horse gram flour to prepare chutney podi for idlis, dosas etc.
• For Thickening Soups and Gravies – Add a spoonful of horse gram powder to soups, sambars or vegetable gravies.
• Flour Mixes – Horse gram powder can be mixed with wheat or millet flours to prepare healthy rotis and parathas.
• Sprout before drying Horse gram- Add flavor for traditional sprouted to dry and make powder which used health porridge or malt drink.

Storage Tips

Preserve Horse Gram Powder in an airtight container and then refrigerate the following in a very nice spot. That way to keep the natural aroma and taste. In humid climates, store in the fridge to keep fresher even longer.

Tradition with a Twist of Modern Comforts

Horse Gram Powder - the thread between yore traditions and contemporary kitchen requirements Whether you are whipping up traditional family favorite recipes or making a fast weekday meal, its savory flavor and gentle goodness make it an indispensable ingredient in your home.

Note:

This product is a natural food grain and not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a nutritionist for personalized dietary advice.