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Published: Oct 11, 2017 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Horse Gram Subzi | Horse Gram Lentil Subzi | Kollu Subzi

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horse gram subzi in a bowl

This delicious and very simple Horse Gram subzi is made with one of a very healthy lentil, that is highly underrated and less used. This Kollu Subzi is a very good recipe as a side for roti or paratha.

Horse Gram Subzi in a bowl

This Horse gram lentil subzi was made as a accident in my kitchen. I was planning on making kollu sundal and wanted to save the lentil cooked water to make rasam the next day.

When I was reading about the lentil, I read that kollu takes much longer to cook. So I soaked it overnight and cooked it in the pressure cooker for about 5 or maybe 6 whistles. The kollu was cooked a little over and was not firm enough to make sundal.

So I had to change my plans and make this Kollu Subzi and I am so glad I actually made it. My boys loved this horse gram subzi and kept coming back for more. I am sure with sundal it would have been the same story.

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I am also very sad that I have never cooked with this amazing lentil before. It was so flavorful and I am so happy that I have one more lentil to add to my protein list.

Horse gram or kollu is very beneficial apart from its protein content. The lentil is rich in many nutrients and contain high content of calcium, iron and phosphorous. It is very beneficial for weight loss and is effective in preventing formation of kidney stones.

It overall helps in maintaining a healthy body and builds up stamina. This lentil is very underrated and used very less. I just hope posts like these help in increasing its use.

This lentil was predominantly grown to feed horses and cattle and hence gets its name from that. Because of its high nutrition value, it is fed to the horses and cattle to increase its performance. If you are looking further to read about this super lentil, take a look at this article.

Horse Gram Subzi served in a bowl with roti's

Preparation time - 15 minutes plus overnight soaking time
Cooking time - 40 minutes
Difficulty level - Easy

Ingredients to make Horse Gram Subzi - serves 4

  • Horse gram lentil /Kollu - 1 cup (dried leantil)
  • Onion - 1 large (finely chopped)
  • Tomatoes - 3 large (finely chopped)
  • Green chilies - 3 (sliced)
  • Ginger - ½ inch piece (grated)
  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
  • Asafetida - ¼ tsp
  • Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
  • Red chili powder - 2 tsp
  • Dhania Jeera powder / Coriander Cumin powder - 1 tsp
  • Garam masala - 1 tsp
  • Butter / oil - 2 tbsp
  • salt - to taste
  • Cilantro - to garnish

Procedure to make Kollu Subzi

  • Wash the horse gram lentil well and soak it overnight. The horse gram lentil takes longer to cook and hence it is important to soak it for about 8 hours.
  • Drain the soaking water and add fresh water to the lentils. Add enough water to immerse the lentils completely. Add salt needed for the lentils and cook it in pressure cooker for 5 to 6 whistles. The lentils would not be completely mush after they are cooked, but should be soft enough to easily smash them between your fingers.
Washing the Horse Gram lentil
  • Do not drain the cooking water as it has all the health benefits of the lentil. We will use it with the cooking water in the subzi.
  • In a pan, heat the butter / oil and add the cumin seeds. Let the seeds splutter and then add the chopped onions.
  • Saute the onions for 3 to 4 minutes until they are soft and translucent. Add the green chilies and grated ginger and fry for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the red chili powder, turmeric powder, dhania jeera powder, garam masala and just enough salt needed for the masala paste. We already cooked the lentil with salt and hence be very careful when you add the salt.
  • Mix well and then add the chopped tomatoes. Cook in medium heat until the tomatoes are cooked and mushy.
Cooking the ingredients in a pan
  • Add the cooked horse gram along with the water and mix well. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
Adding the cooked horse gram
  • Let the Kollu Subzi simmer for about 10 minutes for the flavors to combine. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with roti or rice.
Horse Gram Subzi garnish with cilantro

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  • Paneer Bhurji | Scrambled Paneer | Paneer Subzi | Bhurji Pav
  • Hara Cholia Paneer Subzi | Fresh Garbanzo Beans Paneer Subzi
  • Mooli Palak Subzi | Radish and Spinach Curry

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Horse Gram Subzi in a bowl

Horse Gram Subzi | Horse Gram Lentil Subzi | Kollu Subzi

This delicious and very simple Horse Gram subzi is made with one of a very healthy lentil, that is highly underrated and less used. It is a very good recipe as a side for roti or paratha.
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Course: Lunch Recipes, Side Dishes, Subzi Recipe
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • pan
  • bowl
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Horse gram lentil /Kollu dried leantil
  • 1 large Onion finely chopped
  • 3 large Tomatoes finely chopped
  • 3 Green chilies sliced
  • ½ inch piece Ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon Asafetida
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dhania Jeera powder / Coriander Cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 2 tablespoon Butter / oil
  • to taste salt
  • to garnish Cilantro

Instructions

  • Wash the horse gram lentil well and soak it overnight. The horse gram lentil takes longer to cook and hence it is important to soak it for about 8 hours.
  • Drain the soaking water and add fresh water to the lentils. Add enough water to immerse the lentils completely. Add salt needed for the lentils and cook it in pressure cooker for 5 to 6 whistles. The lentils would not be completely mush after they are cooked, but should be soft enough to easily smash them between your fingers.
  • Do not drain the cooking water as it has all the health benefits of the lentil. We will use it with the cooking water in the subzi.
  • In a pan, heat the butter / oil and add the cumin seeds. Let the seeds splutter and then add the chopped onions.
  • Saute the onions for 3 to 4 minutes until they are soft and translucent. Add the green chilies and grated ginger and fry for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the red chili powder, turmeric powder, dhania jeera powder, garam masala and just enough salt needed for the masala paste. We already cooked the lentil with salt and hence be very careful when you add the salt.
  • Mix well and then add the chopped tomatoes. Cook in medium heat until the tomatoes are cooked and mushy.
  • Add the cooked horse gram along with the water and mix well. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
  • Let the subzi simmer for about 10 minutes for the flavors to combine. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with roti or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1441IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Jayashree says

    December 03, 2018 at 4:06 am

    We can even make arachivitta kozhambu with kollu.
    Turdhal not required.
    Half the quantity of horsegram should be mashed well in place of dhal n used to make sambar.
    It works as a detoxifier too.

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  2. Nayantara says

    December 27, 2017 at 10:58 pm

    What a coincidence. This is the exact same thing on our menu today. ?

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  3. ruchi indu says

    November 05, 2017 at 11:50 pm

    wow very healthy subzi. Would be a treat with chapathis.

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  4. Priya Srinivasan says

    November 05, 2017 at 10:15 am

    i have a huge ziploc of soaked horsegram in my freezer, this subzi of yours reminded me of them! love horsegram subzi, such a delicious side to roti!

    Reply
  5. Tina says

    October 30, 2017 at 5:58 am

    It's always fun to cook a new dish on accident! I've never heard of horse gram before, but I'll keep an eye out for it.

    Reply
  6. swathi says

    October 29, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    I cook dry curries with Horse gram like poriyal never thought of making it as semi-liquid curries that goes well with chapathi, I like your recipe I will give it a try.

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  7. Veena Azmanov says

    October 29, 2017 at 11:14 am

    Ah.. what co-incidence Sandhya I too made horse gram lentils today. I made it dal style. Love the color and spices you added to this - I can almost smell the spices. Next time I'm trying your recipe.

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  8. Debi at Life Currents says

    October 29, 2017 at 8:42 am

    I've never heard of Horse gram lentil subzi before, but I love lentils and this looks amazing. It looks so full of flavor, and with all those ingredients, yum!

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  9. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    October 29, 2017 at 5:01 am

    Accidental cooking brings out some of the best recipes. I've never heard of this type of lentil -- we really love red lentils and we just had some the other night. I like the way these lentils retain their shape. I'll be on the lookout for them.

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  10. Ritu Tangri says

    October 29, 2017 at 2:29 am

    This horse gram sabzi looks quite delicious. Yes I have heard that horse gram are quite nutritious but have not cooked them so far.

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  11. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    October 28, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    I love cooking with lentils. This looks like the perfect bowl of goodness to warm you up on a cold winter day.

    Reply
  12. Andrea says

    October 28, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    This looks so tasty and comforting! Perfect for the colder days 🙂

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  13. Calleigh Keibler says

    October 28, 2017 at 11:24 am

    I still need to tackle lentils in my kitchen and this dish looks so flavorful and delish.

    Reply
  14. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    October 28, 2017 at 9:03 am

    Happy accidents in the kitchen are always a good thing. I've never used lentils before, but all the flavors in this sound so good.

    Reply
  15. Noel Lizotte says

    October 28, 2017 at 8:09 am

    What a pretty and hearty looking soup! Isn't it funny how accidents sometimes turn into family favorite recipes?! Happens at my house more than I'd like to admit.

    Reply
  16. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

    October 28, 2017 at 1:17 am

    Love it when happy accidents happen in the kitchen! This looks so flavorful - love all of the spices.

    Reply
  17. Adriana Lopez Martin says

    October 27, 2017 at 10:51 pm

    I am in love with Indian food for the longest time I am Mexican and feel our cultures have so much in common in the use of the spices and flavors. I need a bowl of that lentil dish!

    Reply
  18. Catherine says

    October 27, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    This looks and sounds delicious! I love lentils...it's such a wonderful ingredient in winter dishes especially. Wish I had a bowl of this right now!

    Reply
  19. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

    October 16, 2017 at 11:09 am

    Kollu is such a healthy gram which has got less attention.. The Subzi looks sinful and yummy..

    Reply
  20. Veena Krishnakumar says

    October 16, 2017 at 1:25 am

    I make kollu rasam and this one looks delicious too.

    Reply
  21. Sandhiya says

    October 15, 2017 at 10:14 pm

    Never tried subji with kollu, looks awesome. Will give it a try on sometime,bookmarked it.

    Reply
  22. Harini says

    October 15, 2017 at 4:16 pm

    I totally agree with you that this lentil is totally under rated. But my MIL recommends this lentil for its medicinal value. Beautiful accident!!

    Reply
  23. Priya Suresh says

    October 15, 2017 at 5:04 am

    Excellent subzi, definitely a delicious and nutritious side dish for rotis.

    Reply
  24. Pavani says

    October 13, 2017 at 3:25 pm

    I've never cooked with horsegram and this looks like the perfect recipe to try. Looks yummy!!

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  25. Usha says

    October 13, 2017 at 7:52 am

    Subzi looks great !! Glad the accident happened and you came up with this wonderful recipe. I have a pack of horse gram in my pantry. I bought it for ingredient swap and planned on using it for last month's protein rich mega BM. Will try the subzi.

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  26. Vaishali says

    October 13, 2017 at 5:11 am

    Awesome ! I am loving the recipe , it sounds just like the way I would love to eat , it is absolutely delicious !

    Reply
  27. Srivalli Jetti says

    October 12, 2017 at 6:35 am

    hahaha..accident in cooking brings out the best!...I am surprised you haven't cooked much with this one!..The Chaaru we make, tasts awesome..you must try..this subzi I am sure was so delicious!

    Reply

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