Kulith Salad | Kulitha Kismuri - A Healthy Konkani Horse Gram Salad (ಹುರುಳಿಕಾಳು ಸ್ಯಾಲಡ್) | Amchi Vasari

 

Horse Gram Salad

Previously, we made Kulitha Kadi a horse gram stew. It's thick and hearty dish prepared by grinding a portion of horse gram along with tomatoes and green chilies, resulting in a lusciously dense texture that's a delight to slurp!. Now, let's make Salad. Please note I used 180 gram horse gram. Half of it using it here. Other half made stew check here KULITHA KADI.

Kulith Salad, also known as Kulitha Kismuri in Konkani, is a wholesome and flavorful horse gram salad made Konkani Style. It's a light, nutritious dish made using boiled horse gram, freshly grated coconut, finely chopped onions, green chillies, and a simple tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida powder.

This traditional salad is a beautiful mix of health and heritage. Known as ಹುರುಳಿಕಾಳು ಸ್ಯಾಲಡ್ in Kannada, it is especially loved for its earthy flavor and high protein content. Horse gram is a superfood in Indian kitchens and is often used for its benefits in weight loss, digestion and building strength.

Kulith Salad is a great choice if you're looking for a vegetarian protein source of trying to include more regional food in your diet. It can be served as a side dish with rice or enjoyed on its own as a refreshing and light meal.

If you are searching for easy kulith recipes, healthy Konkani food, or hurulikalu recipes in Kannada, this simple salad is definitely worth trying.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1. Horse gram - 90 gram (check first paragraph)
2. Grated coconut - 1 ladle
3. Green chili - 1
4. Salt - 1 tsp
5. Lemon juice - 2 tbsp
6. Salt for horse gram - ¼ tsp
7. Onion - 1 medium
8. Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp
9. Oil - 1 tsp
10. Mustard seeds - ¼ tsp
11. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
12. Asafoetida powder - ¼ tsp

Method:

1. I had soaked 180 gram of horse gram for 4-6 hours in water. Rinsed it and added it in pressure cooker with enough water till it soaks well. On medium flame pressure cooked for 5-6 whistles. Drained the water and used it to make stew. Divided the cooked horse gram in half. Now let's start with salad.
2. In a bowl add the other half of the cooked horse gram (90 gram) and keep it aside.
3. In a mortar and pestle, add 1 ladle grated coconut, 1 green chili, 1 tsp salt and pound it to coarse paste. Transfer it to horse gram bowl. Add 2 tsp lemon juice or tamarind pulp. Add ¼ tsp salt, 1 medium chopped onion, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
4. For tempering, add 1 tbsp oil in a pan, ¼ tsp mustard seeds, 1 sprig curry leaves, ¼ tsp asafoetida powder. Temper it and mix well. Ready to serve with rice.
5. Happy cooking!

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