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Kollu is also called horse gram, ulavalu in Telugu and kulthi in Hindi. This pulse crop is widely cultivated in the south Asian region and grown in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamilnadu. It is one of the staple foods of racehorses and meets all the nutritive requirements.  The US national academy of sciences has identified kollu as the potential food source for the future for its amazing medical advantages and drought resistance.

Colour, Nature And Taste

The dark brown coloured horse grams are densely packed with vital nutrients and are the most protein-rich legume. Apart from its rich health benefits, it tastes yummy too!

It can be consumed as whole seeds, as sprouts, or a whole meal. Horsegram is indeed a superfood, owing to its immense nutritive values and weight loss benefits.

Health Benefits

Excellent Choice For Diabetes!

Scientifically, researches from Indian Institute of chemical technology have stated that unprocessed raw horse gram not only processes antihyperglycemic properties but also reduces insulin resistance. The seeds have the ability to reduce postprandial blood sugar levels by slowing carbohydrate digestion in diabetic individuals.

Helps To Shed A Few Kilos!

100 grams of kollu contains 8 grams of dietary fibre. Consuming fibre foods helps to reduce the feeling of hunger and keeps your stomach full. The seeds also make the digestive system stay active which can result in weight loss.

Maintains Blood Pressure Levels!

Horsegram is a core ingredient of Ayurveda that maintains blood pressure. Horsegram powder mixed with warm water purifies the blood and controls its pressure.

Prevents Kidney Stones

Eating kollu helps to prevent the formation of calcium oxalate stones in the kidney and regular consumption breaks down stones and expels small stones through urine.

Maintains Cholesterol Levels

Kollu helps to maintain the cholesterol levels and is loaded with protein for the muscles and fibre for a healthy gut.

Horsegram treat constipation

Having difficulty with constipation? Kollu is a loaded fibre food which adds bulks to your stools and regulates peristalsis. This helps for easier defecation of stools.

Treats Horsegram

Kollu when consumed during fever, opens the nasal tracts and softens the mucous membranes. Eating kollu regularly helps to boost metabolism and improves immunity.

Menstrual Disturbances

Menstrual Disturbances are very annoying. Kollu is rich in iron content which helps to maintain the haemoglobin levels.

Treats conjunctivitis

• The antioxidant levels in kollu help to combat infection and keep the eyes soothed and calm.
•  Good Choice For Treating Asthma And Bronchitis
•  The nutrients are dense in this pulse crop!
• Horse games of a high level of antioxidant levels, phytic acid, fibre, phenolic acid.
• These bioactive substances have immense potential to cure a variety of diseases like
• Asthma, bronchitis, urinary stones, throat infection and fever.

Common Q&A

How Can We Consume Horse Gram?

They can be made into

• Kollu/Horse Gram rasam
• Horsegram Tikki
• Kollu sundal
• Kollu curry
• Kollu sprouts salad
• Kollu idli
• Kollu soup
• Kollu thogayal

And these are only a few! They are many more delicious dishes, the healthy kollu can be turned into!

How many hours should we soak Horse Gram?

Soak Horse Gram in plenty of water overnight or you can also soak them in hot water for one to three hours.

Is Horse Gram gas-forming food?

Likewise black and white lentils, soybeans, kidney beans and green peas, kollu can also be a gas-forming food. So, if you have gastric problems or hyperacidity, it is better to avoid horse grams.

Can kollu reduce belly fat?

Kollu is low in calories and rich in fibre and proteins. This can make you curb hunger for a long time and provide you with the essential nutrients for the whole day.

Who should take kollu/horse grams?

Taking Horse Gram is advisable when you are

• Anaemic- Iron deficiency
• Diabetic
• Hypertensive
• Have weak bone health
• Vegetarian
• Protein deficient

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