Black Horse Gram – கொள்ளு

Quick Overview

Black horse gram is widely consumed in South India. These lesser known gram are used in curries and soups. Texts of ayurveda refer these gram as Kulatthika or Kulattha. The soup of these gram is used in diet, after panchakarma treatment. These gram are rich in nutrients. They contain plenty of calcium, phosphorous, iron and protein. By virtue of its nutrients and ayurvedic natural properties, the horse gram is considered to be beneficial to human and animal health.