Kulthi (horse gram/moth bean) ka dal

Servings: 2-3
Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Boiling time: 16-18 minutes.
Blending time: 2-3 minutes.
Seasoning time: 3 minutes.
Total time: 34 minutes.

Kulthi Dal: A Protein-Rich Heritage for All, kids to elders, farmers to soldiers.

In India, dal holds a special place at every dining table; loved by all, from the richest households to humble farmers, from energetic children to the elderly, and even soldiers who need strength on duty.

Among the many varieties, Kulthi Dal (horse gram) stands out for its earthy taste and exceptional health benefits. Known as a powerhouse of protein, it provides the right balance of nutrition to keep both body and mind healthy. Simple yet wholesome, kulthi dal is a reminder that true wellness often comes from our traditional foods that have nourished generations.

Which have medicinal value too, very effective to keep Urinary system healthy, very helpful to remove small stones of kidney and urinary track. And after all believe me or not it is absolutely! Delicious.

Ingredients:

For dal:

Kulthi (horse gram/moth bean): 100 gm.
Ginger: 2” piece
Turmeric powder: 1 teaspoon
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Garlic: 5-6 flakes
Tomato: 1 no. (Medium)
Green chilli: 1 no.

For seasoning:

Cumin: 1 teaspoon
Ghee (clarified butter):2 tablespoon
Green chilli: 1 no.
Tomato: 1 no. (Medium)
Green coriander leaf: 20 gm.

Preparation:

Dry roast kulthi on medium low flame for about 4-5 minutes roughly grind and discard the husk, keep aside.
Clean and chop garlic, green chilli, ginger and tomato into small pieces. Keep aside.
Chop coriander leaves into small pieces. Keep aside.

Method:

Boil prepared kulthi along with garlic, green chilli, ginger and tomato salt, turmeric powder, in the pressure cooker on high flame with 4 cups of water. Bring to full cooking pressure, reduce to low flame and cook for 10-12 minutes. Allow cooker to cool and open, scant extra liquid and grind the thick part as kulthi after boiling also remain a bit hard.
Mix the scanted liquid, if required some water can be added to get the consistency of your choice.
Boil it again, Kulthi (horse gram/moth bean) ka dal will be ready to serve after seasoning.

Seasoning:

Take fry pan, put ghee in it, add cumin, sputter for few seconds, add slit green chilli and chopped tomato into it. Stir and fry for couple of minutes, put off the flame. Transfer the seasoning into the boiled Dal and cover it for couple of minutes.
Transfer into serving bowl, decorate with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with Roti, or Rice.