30 September, 2016
Horse gram chutney powder| Huruli kalu chutney pudi
This Low Profile humble legume called as Horse gram in English because of its use as a staple food for horses and cattle. This is called as Kulthi in Hindi and Huruli Kalu in Kannada.
This has an exceptional nutrition profile. Horse gram is the most protein rich lentil found on the Planet. This is first domesticated in South India at least 5000 years ago. This is fed to race horses as it controls weight and gives energy.
This is one of the richest vegetarian sources of protein and also high in Iron And Calcium. In fact, horse gram has the highest calcium content among pulses. This contains low fat and high Carbohydrates and contains low lipid and sodium as well.
Its slow digestible starch make ideal for diabetic and Obese Patients. Today I’m going to share the recipe of chutney powder using horse gram, and soon I’ll be sharing another recipe made using horse gram. This chutney powder can be eaten mixed with hot rice & ghee and it tastes awesome. Can also be used as the accompaniment with Idly, dosay/dosa, roti, rotti , chapati etc
You may also like to check other home made masala powder recipes ⇒ Huli Pudi/Sambar Powder , Saaru/Rasam Powder , Palyada Pudi , Gojjina pudi/tangy curry masala powder , authentic chutney powder , fenugreek seeds/menthyada hittu/menthe hittu , Huruli chutney powder , curry leaves chutney powder , black sesame chutney powder , Kharabath powder , Bisibelebath powder , spice Powder for masale dosay , Tandoori masala Powder , quick/instant Powder matawadi Palya , rajma masala Powder, multipurpose lentil Powder , Dal makhani masala powder , Chole masala powder , Pav bhaji masala powder , Instant rasam Powder , Kadai paneer powder , bisibelebath powder like made in functions/marriages , Chitrannada pudi/tangy rice spice powder , Indian gooseberry chutney powder , raw turmeric/hasi arishinada beru , Yellupudi chitranna ,
However as we are talking about various types of spice powder/masala powders, you can also check this useful recipe of home made Badami milk powder
Ingredients : measuring cup used – 200 ml
- Horse gram – 1/2 cup
- Pigeon peas/Toor dal – 1/2 cup
- Bengal gram/chana dal – 1/2 cup
- Black gram/Urad dal – 1/2 cup
- Grated dry coconut – 1&1/2 cups
- Curry leaves – 3/4 cup
- Whole red chillies – byadigi – 14 (for colour) & Guntur – 6 (hot)
- Tamarind – 1 small lemon sized
- Jaggery – 1 tbsp
- Rock salt – 1 tbsp or as per taste
For tempering :
- Oil – 1 tsp
- Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Asafoetida/Hing – 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
PROCEDURE :
- Dry roast all the lentils one by one till fragrant and light brown colour and allow it to cool completely
- Dry roast coconut, curry leaves, tamarind and red chilli one by one till crispy and allow it to cool completely
- Meanwhile prepare tempering using all the ingredients under the heading ” for tempering”
- Add jaggery & rock salt and grind everything into a coarse powder
- Add the tempering, combine everything well
- When cooled completely, store in a air tight container
