Horse Gram Top-Op

Macrotyloma uniflorum, commonly known as Horse Gram, is a legume widely cultivated and eaten in India since ancient times, native to the southeastern Asian subcontinent and tropical Africa. The U.S. National Academy of Sciences has recognized this legume as a potential future food source, thanks to its unique nutritional profile, drought tolerance, and overall resilience.

Kulthi can be eaten in various ways. It can be a base for many dishes, such as soups, salads, breakfasts.

Sample Indian dishes: Kulitan Saaru, Kulitan Upkari, Kulitan Ghassi, Kulitan Sannan,

Other names: Macrotyloma uniflorum, horsegram, Kollu, Ulavalu, horse gram, Kulthi bean, gahat, hurali, madras gram