Kollu kuzhambu ( Horsegram curry )

Horse gram , also known as Madras gram/Kulthi bean has medicinal qualities  in Indian medical system like Siddha and Ayurveda.Its used to treat many health issues like water retention, weight gain issues etc..Recently It has been found that it has anti hyperglycemic properties and reduce insulin resistance.
Horse gram is rich in protein,iron,calcium and fiber along with other vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin and niacin.Above all it’s low in FAT.

Horse gram has become one of my favorite bean ,not just because of its medicinal value but personally As told in my other recipes like kollu idly, kollu dosai,kollu rasam, kollu thogayal , I have a liking for its taste

This  recipe that goes very well with rice and also dosa .

INGREDIENTS:

• Horsegram-3/4 th cup
• Small Onion-10 ( approximately)chopped
• Tomato-1 big chopped
• Garlic- 1 bulb/ head  ( approximately 8-9 clove)chopped
• Green chilli- 2 ( according to taste)
• Pepper-1 tsp
• Cumin-1 tsp
• Coriander seed-2 tsp
• Curry leaf - few
• Salt- to taste
• Oil- as needed
• Water- as needed
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp

METHOD:

1)Wash and soak horse gram overnight.

2)Heat pan add little oil and fry Coriander seed,cumin and pepper and keep aside.

                                     

3)Add little oil in pan and add chopped Onion, garlic and fry till onion turns pink.

4)Add curry leaf,green chilli,tomatoes ,salt and turmeric and sauté well.

                           

5)Add this along with the soaked and drained horse gram and water and pressure cook for 6 to 7 whistle .( I used my instant pot and cooked in Bean mode for 20 min)

6)When cooked remove and smash using mathu ( churner ) ( I used hand mixture as I didn’t have churner)

7)Finally for seasoning heat little oil and add asafoetida and curry leaf  and add it to the cooked horsegram curry.

            Now horse gram curry is ready.This goes very well with hot rice and also with idly and dosai