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A rustic and hearty South Indian soup made from horse gram stock. It's tangy, lightly spiced, and packed with nutrients. Traditionally enjoyed with steamed rice for a comforting meal.
For 4 servings
Soak and Cook Horse Gram (Soak: 6-8 hours, Cook: 25-30 mins)
Prepare Stock and Tamarind Water (5 mins)
Grind the Masala Paste (3 mins)
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A rustic and hearty South Indian soup made from horse gram stock. It's tangy, lightly spiced, and packed with nutrients. Traditionally enjoyed with steamed rice for a comforting meal.
This south_indian recipe takes 60 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 286.41 calories per serving with 12.15g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prepare the Tempering (2 mins)
Combine and Simmer the Saaru (10 mins)
Garnish and Serve (1 min)
Add 1-2 green chilies along with the coconut while grinding the masala paste for extra heat.
You can add chopped vegetables like drumsticks or yellow cucumber and cook them in the tamarind water before adding the horse gram stock.
For a faster version, use 1.5 teaspoons of a store-bought rasam powder instead of grinding the fresh masala paste. Add it along with the turmeric powder.
Horse gram is one of the richest vegetarian sources of protein, essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
High in fiber and protein, this saaru promotes a feeling of fullness, helping to curb appetite and manage weight effectively. It is also relatively low in calories.
The combination of spices like black pepper, garlic, and turmeric provides powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, helping to strengthen the immune system.
The high fiber content in horse gram aids in digestion and promotes regular bowel movements. Spices like cumin and asafoetida further support a healthy gut.
Kulith Saaru, also known as Huruli Saaru, is a traditional South Indian soup or thin curry made from the stock of cooked horse gram (kulith/huruli). It's known for its unique tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor profile.
Yes, it is very healthy. Horse gram is a powerhouse of protein, iron, and calcium. The soup is light, aids digestion, and is often consumed in traditional medicine to relieve cold and cough symptoms.
One serving (approximately 1 cup) of Kulith Saaru contains around 150-180 calories, depending on the amount of coconut and oil used. It's a low-calorie, nutrient-dense dish.
Absolutely. You can cook the soaked horse gram in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. It will take significantly longer, about 1.5 to 2 hours, for the grams to become completely soft.
The leftover cooked horse gram is nutritious and should not be discarded. It is traditionally used to make a dry stir-fry called 'Usli' or 'Sundal' by tempering it with mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions, and fresh coconut.