Dosa to Salad: Uncover the Power of the Indian Superfood Kulith
Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)

Protein-Rich Crunchy Kulith Dosa

Try these Kulith crepes or dosas rich in flavonoids, protein, calcium, and iron. The perfect blend of rice and fiber makes it a complete cereal pulse combination.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Fermentation time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 15 dosas
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 175
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup horse gram lentils, kulith soaked for 8 hours
  • ¼ cup urad dal/black lentils, soaked for 8 hours
  • 2 cups hand-pounded rice, chawal
  • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds, methi seeds
  • 2 tbsp flattened rice, poha
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin purée
  • Salt as per taste
  • A2 ghee to drizzle

Method
 

  1. Wash and soak horse gram and the urad dal for 8 hours.
  2. Wash and soak rice and methi seeds for 5 hours.
  3. Soak poha for 10 minutes before grinding.
  4. Transfer the ingredients along with the pumpkin purée to a mixer grinder.
  5. Blend into a fine paste using little water. Add salt and mix.
  6. Keep it aside for 6 to 8 hours for fermentation.
  7. Heat a pan. Pour a ladle of dosa batter and spread it to form a thin dosa.
  8. Drizzle a few drops of ghee around the dosa and cook until it turns crisp.
  9. Serve hot with coconut chutney or dip of choice.
Power tips and variations
  1. You can use spinach purée instead of pumpkin purée too.
  2. You can alternate green gram/chana dal as a substitute for horse gram/kulith dal.

Notes

  • Kulith/horse gram is an Indian superfood rich in phenolic compounds such as quercetin, kaempferol, and myricetin.
  • Rich in iron, it also has higher calcium content among pulses and is one of the richest vegetarian protein sources.
  • It is great for the gut, urinary and bladder health, hair and skin, weight, and constipation.
  • It is rich in fiber and works as a natural diuretic.
  • The superpower magic legume can reduce flatulence and aid menstrual problems too.
  • Learn to make Kulith soup here.
  • Want to try making the kalonji podi to relish with the dosa? Check out the recipe here. 
Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)

Kulith Salad – Power Punch in Every Crunch

Add horse gram to make a colorful salad rich in antioxidants, antibacterial, and antihyperglycemic properties. Use it as a side dish for various meals or a snack. Relish this bowl of exotic goodness and share the recipe with your friends and family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 167
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 125 grams Kulith/horse gram sprouts
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 small cucumber, chopped
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 1/4 cup carrots, grated
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Coriander leaves for garnish
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Steam the horse gram sprouts for 7 to 10 minutes.
  2. Once done, remove in a bowl.
  3. Add the ginger, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  4. Garnish with coriander before serving.
Power tips and variations
  1. We can alternate horse gram sprouts with sprouted moong, and matki too.

Notes

  • You can even drizzle homemade mustard sauce or vinaigrette for the dressing. Find the recipes here
  • Horsegram has antihyperglycemic properties that help improve insulin uptake and manage blood sugar levels.
  • The mineral-rich legume contains calcium and has a high-fiber content that helps prevent and manage cardiovascular risk factors such as cholesterol and high BP.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.