Kollu Rasam / Horse Gram Rasam

 First I have to mention about the health benefits of Horse Gram . It is widely used in South India. Horse Gram is very rich in protein. 

It is very good for Bones.

Horse gram is high in iron, calcium, and protein. In fact, horse gram has the highest calcium content among pulses and is one of the richest vegetarian sources of protein.

 It Controls Menstrual Problems

Horse gram contains iron in high levels, which helps to cure irregular menstrual cycles. It also increases your blood hemoglobin due to its high iron content.

Horse gram is particularly rich in polyphenols, flavonoids and proteins, the major antioxidants. It is also low in fat and high in carbohydrate content, making it healthier for the heart. It helps control diabetes too.

 It aids in Asthma Relief . A common Ayurvedic prescription for asthmatic patients is to consume the paste of boiled horse gram and pepper, which aids in reducing cough, cold and congestion. Although not a cure for asthma, it has been known to provide immediate relief and help manage breathing problems. 

These were some health benefits. 

Today for this Rasam I will use the water from  cooked Horse Gram and grind some cooked Horse Gram while making the spicy paste for Rasam.

It is simple and easy to make 

Horse Gram - 1/2 cup (we need the water and 2 tbsp of cooked dhal)

pepper- 1 tsp

cumin - 1 tsp

Tamarind- 1 little gooseberry size ( soak it in enough water)

tomato - 1 chopped

garlic - 3-4 

coriander- few chopped

salt

Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

For tempering/seasoning

oil/ghee- 1 tsp

Mustard-1/2 tsp

Asafoetida- 1 pinch

red chilli- 1

curry leaves - few

First cook the horse gram dhal in pressure cooker for 2-3 whistles. After 3 whistles switch off the flame and let the pressure release on its own. 

Then open it and take the water from the cooked Horse gram dhal.

In a small mixie jar add 2 tbsp of cooked horse gram, pepper, cumin, garlic, chopped tomato, chopped coriander little and grind it

Separately soak the tamarind with 1 cup of water. Take the tamarind juice /water from that.

In a bowl add little cooked horse gram. (this step is optional)

Pour the tamarind water in the bowl. Add the ground paste, turmeric, salt.  Add needed water to make 3-4 cups of rasam . Mix well 

Heat a pan. Add oil to it.

When the oil is hot add the seasoning of Mustard, asafetida, curry leaves , red chilli.

Then add the tamarind mix which we have ready. 

Allow it to boil and when it starts to boil add the coriander which is for garnishing and switch off the flame

Yummy and healthy Kollu Rasam/ Horse Gram Rasam is ready

Serve this Healthy Horse Gram rasam with hot steamed rice and Papad.😋😋😋😋