Lentil Or Kollu Masala (Sprouted [Or Not!] Lentil Or Horsegram/Muthirai/Kulith Curry)
Horse gram or Macrotyloma uniflorum, also known as Kollu, Muthirai, Kulith etc in various regions of India, is a well-loved legume as are lentils known as whole Masoor. Kollu is called horse gram as it is fed to racehorses to make them strong. Horse gram is considered very hearty and health giving - supposed to make one strong as a horse! Save excess cooking water from the kollu and use it for making Kollu Rasam - a delicious treat! Note: Sprouting legumes is pretty easy; just takes a little planning and time. If you cannot wait to sprout the legumes, go ahead and make the curry without sprouting; but I do highly recommend a good soak overnight or a bit longer for kollu. Lentils on the other hand, cook pretty quickly even without a soaking. 4 Servings INGREDIENTS: 1 cup dry Lentils or Kollu 1 tsp Oil 2 dried Red chiles 5 cloves ½ inch piece cinnamon 1 star anise 1 bay leaf 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tsp ground Coriander seeds 1-2 ...