Horse gram is a storehouse of polyphenols, flavonoids, and potent antioxidants that keep your body strong, vibrant and young. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology have revealed that raw, unprocessed horse gram seeds have the ability to lowers blood sugar spikes post meal by slowing down gastric emptying time and reducing insulin resistance, thus making it a diabetic-friendly food. As per the traditional manuscripts, horse gram has the power to heal any health issue you name it such as asthma, bronchitis, leucoderma, urinary discharge, kidney stones and heart ailments.
Ayurvedic medicines also recommend horse gram for treating jaundice, rheumatism, conjunctivitis and piles are also said to flinch before the power of horse gram.
Horse gram is indeed a superfood, owing to its immense nutritive values and fitness benefits. As long as caution is exercised in not consuming excessive quantities of this legume, it is highly recommended to include horse gram in your regular diet, to reap the excellent merits it provides, for complete healthcare. – https://www.netmeds.com/health-library/post/horse-gram-super-food-way
Horse gram sprouts salad
Sprouts are one of the most nutritious and also inexpensive food. It is a rich source of anti oxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and proteins. The anti oxidants present in sprouts helps in eliminating toxins from the body. Sprouts can be eaten raw or cooked. You can add sprouts to salads, soups, stir fry, etc. Sprouts have low glycemic index and are considered safe food for diabetics. It has disease fighting properties. .Sprouting increases vitamin content dramatically. This is especially true of vitamins A, B-complex, C, and E. The vitamin content of some seeds, grains, beans, or nuts increases by up to 20 times the original value within only a few days of sprouting. Research shows that during the sprouting process bean sprouts (moong beans-green gram) increase in vitamin B1 by up to 285 percent, vitamin B2 by up to 515 percent, and niacin by up to 256 percent.” Sprouts are alkalizing to our body. Many illnesses including cancer have been linked to excess acidity in the body. No doubt Sprouts are called the power house of nutrition. Sprouts combined with raw vegetables and fruits further increases their nutritional value.
INGREDIENTS
Horse gram – ½ cup
Water for soaking
Strainer/muslin cloth
METHOD
Wash and soak horse-gram for 8 hours or over-night.
Strain it in a cloth /strainer and seal it tightly.
{ the cloth should be damp and care should be taken to ensure that there is no water stagnant in the vessel)
Cover and leave for 24 hours at room temperature.
You can keep for one more day for further more long sprouts.
