Horse Gram (Kulthi / Ulavalu, cooked)
कुलथी · ఉలవలు
A hard, reddish-brown legume cooked into curries and rasam. Horse gram has a very low glycemic index and is prized in traditional Indian medicine for weight management and metabolic health.
Nutrition per Serving
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Soak 8+ hours and pressure-cook well; the cooking water (kashayam) is itself a traditional low-GI metabolic tonic.
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