Be it Arhar, Masoor, Chana, Moong, Urad, or any type of pulse, protein is found in plenty of it. You can prepare different dishes with these pulses. Black gram is such a pulse in which maximum nutrients are found. This dal is not as popular in cities as it is in rural areas. Many types of nutrients are found in black gram, due to which it is used more in many areas of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
Horse gram is also used as medicine. In addition to proteins, minerals, and vitamins, bioactive substances like phenolic acid, flavonoids, and tanning are also found in small amounts. All these substances are also capable of eradicating many diseases from the root. It has been revealed in many types of research that black gram helps in dissolving kidney stones, which then pass out through urine. Apart from this, the problem of constipation can also be removed from horse gram. According to Ayurveda, kulthi dal also helps in removing the stones frozen in the gall bladder. Regular consumption of horse gram also reduces the risk of cancer.
Nutrients in 100 grams of Kulthi Dal
21 grams protein
48 g carbohydrates
0.6 grams fat
7.9 grams fiber
330 calories
Beneficial for women
Horse gram is very beneficial for women. Iron is found in plenty in the water of black gram, due to which the problems related to periods in women can be removed. In women who feed their children with their milk, this pulse works to increase milk. Women must consume one spoonful of kulthi dal powder daily.
Cholesterol level remains under control
Horse gram is also effective in reducing cholesterol levels. According to experts, bad cholesterol level remains under control by including horse gram in the diet.
