Horse gram stir fry is a simple yet tasty side dish. It is ideal to pair with jowar roti or chapathi. This is a recipe from the state of Karnataka and is commonly known as Hurali kalu palya.

Horse gram is a popular lentil used by many people. It is known for its distinctive taste and the many nutrients it contains. Macrotyloma iniflorum is the botanical name. It is called by various names as kulith, kollu, hurali in regional languages. Did you know that it is the common feed of horses? It is rich in proteins and a good source of energy  for racing horses. Thus it is called as horse gram. 

Horse gram is used in preparing a variety of dishes. Rasam and stir fry or hurali kalina palya  as it is commonly known are the favoured dishes at my place. You can also use it to make idli, dosa and a variety of tasty snacks.

Horse gram stir fry pairs well with jowar roti or chapathi. It makes a good accompaniment with rice and rasam too. 

Including horse gram regularly in our diet has many benefits. It is a good source of protein and low in fat. It also contains minerals along with anti-oxidants and flavonoids. 100 grams of proteins contains 22 grams of protein, 3 grams of minerals, 57 grams of carbohydrates along with other minerals, anti-oxidants and flavonoids.

Benefits of using horse gram:

1. Regular use of horse gram may help in weight loss. it is a rich source of fiber, aids in proper digestion. The high protein content helps to satiate hunger for a longer period. Horse gram and cumin powder is put in water and taken every morning.
2. It helps to reduce the blood sugar level. The horse gram seeds can be used in salads regularly.
3. It helps to reduce the cholesterol levels. It helps to remove the bad cholesterol that is stuck in heart veins. 
4. It helps in the proper functioning of the liver. The flavonoids and polyphenols are organic compounds which are hepatoprotective, they aid in proper functioning of the liver. Boiling and consuming as a side dish helps to get the maximum benefits.
5. It helps in keeping the ulcers away.
6. It has diuretic properties. It helps in increasing urine flow. It also helps to eliminate the kidney stones.
7. It helps to keep the body warm during winters.
8. Being rich in iron, it helps to increase the hemoglobin level. It aids in irregular menstrual cycles.

horse gram stir fry

Horse gram Stir Fry | Hurali Palya Recipe 

Ingredients :

1 cup horse gram
2 teaspoon oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon cumin
a few curry leaves
1 onion
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
coriander for garnishing

Method:

Wash the horsegram and soak it for six hours.
Cut the onion finely.
Discard the water and wash the soaked horsegram. Put it in a nowl with a glass of water and pressure cook it to three whistles.
Let the pressure release by itself.
Take oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. As they crackle, put cumin, turmeric powder and asafoetida. Add a few curry leaves. Put onion to it and saute it for sometime.
Remove the water, from the horsegram, keep it aside. Put the boiled horse gram to it. Put one fourth cup of boiled water to it. Add salt and chilli powder. Let it cook for sometime. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

The other kind of stir fry recipes from Karnataka are Menthe Matvadi Palya, Brinjal Stir Fry, I love this kind of stuffed brinjal palya from our state cuisine. 

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