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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.