Horse Gram (Ulava in Telugu, Kulith in Marathi, Kollu in Tamil, and Muthira in Malayalam) is a power-packed lentil about which I have already written about in my earlier post on Ulava Charu or Kollu Rasam. It is iron- and protein-rich; helps lower blood pressure, manage weight, and control diabetes. And this is just what I have discovered so far. 🙂
When I made Ulava Charu, I had soaked a lot of horse gram and saved most of it to make this stir-fry. Variously called Muthira Upperi, Muthira Thoran, Kollu Poriyal, Kollu Sundal, and Ulava Kobbari Kura; this simple dish can be had with rotis or then just by itself (which is what I do).
As always heed this warning, eat it in small quantities as it generates tremendous amount of heat in the body.
How to Make Muthira Upperi, Muthira Thoran, Kollu Poriyal, and Ulava Kobbari Kura
Kollu Poriyal or Sundal, Muthira Upperi or Thoran - Weight Loss Recipe
Horse Gram (Ulava in Telugu, Kulith in Marathi, Kollu in Tamil, and Muthira in Malayalam) is a power-packed lentil that is iron- and protein-rich, helps lower blood pressure, manage weight, and control diabetes. And this is just what I have discovered so far. 🙂
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Horse Gram, Kollu, Ulava, Muthira, or Kulith
- 1/2 Cup Grated Coconut
- 1 Small Onion (Optional, omit for Sundal)
- 3/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 3/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tbsp Oil
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
The Basic Preparations
- Wash and soak the horse gram in 2 cups water for at least 8 hours.
- Pressure cook the horse gram till it is cooked. The horse gram should break when pressed but not be mushy.
- Drain and save the water in which the horse gram was cooked to make Ulava Charu or Kollu Rasam.
- Set aside the drained and cooked horse gram.
- If you are using onion, peel and chop to 1/4" pieces.
Method to Make Kollu Poriyal or Sundal, Muthira Upperi or Thoran
- Heat the oil.
- Add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
- Add the onion pieces and stir-fry till transparent.
- Add the cooked horse gram.
- Stir-fry for 5 to 7 minutes till the water (if any) evapourates.
- Add the chilli powder, turmeric, and salt.
- Mix well.
- Turn off the heat.
- Add the grated coconut and mix well.
- Serve warm or at room temperature; by itself or then with rotis.
I have never ever used horse gram
For the longest time unthought it to be masoor or moth
Sounds like a great dal to use in daily cooking
kulith is Huruli/Hurali in kannada and Kodi in Tulu, we have this Kodi saaru and kodi-vaggarne in traditional Udupi cuisine particularly during the rains.
Thank you 🙂
Nice Aruna 🙂
I have never heard of this lentil, but will look for it since I am up for anything that can help in weightloss, especially this time of year when food is so heavy and rich!
I love this sundal. We make chutney too with sundal. Good one yaar