kulthi dal or Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) is a pulse crop widely cultivated and consumed in India since ancient times, and native to the south-east Asian subcontinent and tropical Africa. The US National Academy of Sciences has identified this legume as a potential food source for the future, thanks to its exceptional nutrition profile, drought-resistance and general hardiness.
- high in iron, calcium and protin In fact, horse gram has the highest calcium content among pulses and is one of the richest vegetarian sources of protein
- low in fat and high in carbohydrate content
- low in lipid and sodium content, and its slow digestible starch make ideal for diabetic and obesity patients
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