Horse Gram Rice

Horse Gram Rice is a nutritious and flavorful one-pot dish, perfect for a wholesome meal.

Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, this South Indian recipe is a great way to include horse gram in your diet.

The blend of spices, tomatoes, and garlic gives it a rich taste, making it a satisfying meal when paired with raita or pickle.

Try this easy-to-make, healthy recipe today!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Cooking Method: Pressure Cooked, Sauteing

Cuisine: Andhra Cusine, Indian, South Indian

Courses: Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Estimated Cost: 1

Calories: 320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Diabetic-Friendly, Gluten Free, High-Fiber, Vegetarian, Weight-Loss

Description

This Horse Gram Rice recipe is a wholesome, protein-rich one-pot meal bursting with flavor. Made with nutrient-dense horse gram, aromatic spices, onions, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, it’s both hearty and satisfying. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish pairs beautifully with raita, pickle, or papad, making it a complete and balanced meal. Easy to prepare and packed with health benefits, it’s a great choice for anyone looking to enjoy a tasty, nourishing dish with minimal effort.

Ingredients

1/2 cup horse gram (125 Ml)
1 cup raw rice (250 Ml)
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp ghee
1 tsp chana dal
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
2 onion
10 garlic cloves
3 green chilli
1.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp coriander powder
3 tomato
1 handful of curry leaves (few)
1 handful of coriander leaves (few)
3 cups water

Instructions

Prep Work

1
Soak horse gram
Rinse and soak horse gram in water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
2
Soak riceRinse and soak raw rice in water for 30 minutes.( remember for every one cup of rice use half cup of horse gram)
3
Chop vegetablesFinely chop onions and tomatoes. Slit green chilies. Pound garlic cloves.

Method

4
Heat oil and ghee
Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker.
5
TemperingAdd chana dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fennel seeds. Let them splutter.
6
Sauté aromaticsAdd chopped onions, pounded garlic, and slit green chilies. Sauté until soft.
7
Add spicesMix in salt, turmeric, chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Stir well.
8
Cook tomatoesAdd chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
9
Add horse gramStir in soaked horse gram along with fresh curry leaves and coriander. Mix well.
10
Add water & boilPour water and bring the mixture to a boil.Adjust the salt if needed.
11
Add riceAdd soaked rice, stir gently, and close the cooker.
12
Pressure cookCook for 2 whistles and allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes and then open it.
13
Serve
serve the Horse gram rice hot with raita, pickle, or papad.