Description: Kulthi dal, also known as horse gram dal, kulath dal or gahat dal, is a traditional Indian legume used in hearty dals, soups and slow-cooked home recipes. Its earthy flavour makes it a great choice for wholesome, comforting meals. Natureship's kulthi dal is roasted in an iron vessel and stone-ground by hand.
Things to Know About Kulthi Dal
It benefits from a proper soak before cooking.
It is well suited to traditional, hearty preparations.
It can be prepared as a thick dal or a thinner, soup-style dish.
Cooking Guide
Soak: 6–8 hours or overnight in plenty of water.
Cook: Drain, add fresh water and pressure-cook until fully soft. It may take longer to cook than everyday dals.
Tadka: Ghee or mustard oil with cumin, garlic, asafoetida and dried red chilli works well.
Tip: For a soup-style dal, use more water and strain or blend part of the cooked dal.
Serving Suggestions: Enjoy with hot rice, rotis or on its own as a comforting bowl of soup with a little ghee.
Process: Roasted in an iron vessel and stone-ground on a natural mountain-stone chakki.
Origin: Bihar & Jharkhand, India
Shelf Life: 4 months from the date of packaging
Also Known As: Kulthi Dal, Horse Gram Dal, Kulath Dal, Gahat Dal, कुल्थी दाल
