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    Horsegram High Protein Dal | Kulthi Dal | Kollu Dal Recipe (Step-by-step Recipe)

    Published: Mar 7, 2020 · Modified: Jun 12, 2020 by Rachna ·

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    Horsegram also known as kollu or kulith is a nutritious lentil. It is bursting with nutrition and is a very high source of protein, Calcium and Iron hence it is given to horses as feed. It is the most protein rich source of lentil on the planet.

    Try out my High Protein Horsegram soup for weight loss or Horsegram rasam here.

    Sprouted and boiled kollu or horsegram

    Horsegram keeps you full for longer with its high protein and fibre content hence it is beneficial to include in your daily diet especially when you are looking for weight loss.

    This is my recipe of Horsegram dal or Kollu dal:

    kulthi dal

    Ingredients:

    1 cup horsegram sprouted

    1 onion chopped

    2 tomatoes chopped

    1 tsp. ginger garlic paste

    2-3 green chillies chopped

    ½ tsp. turmeric powder

    1 tsp. cayenne or red chilli powder (optional)

    1 tsp. cumin seeds

    2-3 pinches asafoetida

    1 tsp. garam masala powder

    1 tsp. coriander powder

    1 tsp. ghee

    1 teaspoon ginger garlic grated

    Salt to taste

    Recipe for Horsegram Dal:

    Wash and soak horsegram overnight. Now take the horsegram or kollu in a pressure cooker. Add about 3 cups of water, salt, turmeric powder, chopped onion, tomato, ginger garlic paste and green chillies.

    horsegram dal

    Cook for about 5-6 whistles till the horsegram is well cooked. Let the pressure release normally.

    kollu dal

    Add garam masala powder, coriander powder and mix well.

    kulthi dal

    For tadka or tempering:

    Heat 1 tsp. ghee in a tempering pan. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida and allow to heat for about 30 seconds. Add grated ginger and garlic and cook till golden. Takes about 2 minutes. Now add cayenne and turn off the gas.

    horsegram dal

    Add the tempering to the dal and mix well.

    kulthi dal

    Garnish with chopped cilantro or coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or rice.

    Your horsegram dal is ready to serve.

    horsegram dal

    Pro Tips

    1. This kulthi dal is not as thick as some of the other lentils. If you want your dal to be thicker, take 2-3 tbsp. of cooked horsegram and blend to a paste. Add it to thicken the dal.
    2. Use spices as per your choice. Always taste and season.
    3. You can garnish with lime juice if you so like.
    horsegram dal

    Horsegram Dal | High Protein Dal

    Rachna Parmar
    This horsegram dal also known as kulith or kollu dal is rich in protein, iron and Calcium. It is perfect for weight loss efforts. It is also very tasty. Do try my easy recipe.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Cook Time 30 mins
    Soaking time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 30 mins
    Course Dal, Lentils, Main Course | Curry
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 166 kcal
    people

    Equipment

    • Pressure cooker

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup horsegram Soaked overnight and drained
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 2 tomatoes chopped
    • 1 tsp. ginger garlic paste
    • 2-3 green chillies chopped
    • ½ tsp. turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp. cayenne or red chilli powder (optional)
    • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
    • 2-3 pinches asafoetida
    • 1 tsp. garam masala powder
    • 1 tsp. coriander powder
    • 1 tsp. ghee or clarified butter or coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic grated
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and soak horsegram overnight. Now take the horsegram or kollu in a pressure cooker. Add about 3 cups of water, salt, turmeric powder, chopped onion, tomato, ginger garlic paste and green chillies.
    • Cook for about 5-6 whistles till the horsegram is well cooked. Let the pressure release normally.
    • Add garam masala powder, coriander powder and mix well.

    For tadka or tempering:

    • Heat 1 tsp. ghee in a tempering pan. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida and allow to heat for about 30 seconds. Add grated ginger and garlic and cook till golden. Takes about 2 minutes. Now add cayenne and turn off the gas.
    • Add the tempering to the dal and mix well.
    • Garnish with chopped cilantro or coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or rice.
    • Your horsegram dal is ready to serve.

    Notes

    1. This kulthi dal is not as thick as some of the other lentils. If you want your dal to be thicker, take 2-3 tbsp. of cooked horsegram and blend to a paste. Add it to thicken the dal.
    2. Use spices as per your choice. Always taste and season.
    3. You can garnish with lime juice if you so like.
    4. You can also sprout horsegram as I have done here by keeping the soaked and drained horsegram covered in damp cheese cloth and washing it 3-4 times in a day with water. Keep it covered. You will see sprouts by evening or next day.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 203mgPotassium: 668mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 573IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 5mg
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    This is a great protein recipe for vegans or vegetarians. Just use coconut oil in the tempering instead of ghee to make it vegan. You can have it as soup also.

    If you liked this recipe, I request you to leave a * star rating either on the recipe card or in the comments. Thanks.

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    1. Aruna says

      March 09, 2020 at 5:27 am

      Hi Rachna,

      Interesting how you cooked this Dal. In the south, we eat only small quantities of Kollu at a time because it causes tremendous body heat. One question, did you also sprout the dal?

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      • Rachna says

        March 09, 2020 at 12:22 pm

        Yes I did sprout the dal. Considering that this is for 6 serves, it wasn't too much of dal per person.

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