Kulith is naturally rich in iron, protein, fibre, and other micronutrients. The recipe for kulith soup, rich in protein and micronutrients, is a health booster for women suffering from various ailments, according to Kiran Kukrej.There are certain ingredients found in our desi kitchen that pack a world of health benefits. According to Kiran Kukrej, a nutritionist, we have forgotten these ingredients and traded them for fancy alternatives which are not even native to us. On August 19, she shared the recipe for kulith soup, which, according to her, is a traditional superfood we must add to our diets, especially for women.Also Read | Making cream cheese at home is easier than you think: Try Chef Kunal Kapur's recipeNutrition kulith soup recipeSharing the video, Kiran stressed that not many are talking about this traditional superfood that every woman should include in her diet. She added that those who have scanty periods, want to improve their fertility, feel weak and tired all day, or deal with body pain, this soup is a perfect health booster for them.“This [soup] is made with kulith, aka horse gram, and this is not some fancy imported superfood. It's literally been sitting in our Indian kitchens forever. Kulith is naturally rich in iron, protein, fibre, and other micronutrients, making it super nourishing for your everyday diet,” Kiran wrote in the caption.Highlighting the nutritional benefits of the soup, she added, “I have made this delicious kulith soup, where one bowl gives you around 8 to 10 grams of protein. Honestly, our traditional foods were the OG superfoods, and we just forget about them.”IngredientsKulith or horse gram (half a cup)2 glasses of waterJeera - 1 tspGarlic cloves - 3Black pepper - 1 tspTomato - 1 tspOnions - 1 tspCarrot - 1 tspCoriander - 1 tspCurry leaves - 1 tspLemon juiceSalt to tasteMethodStep 1: Soak the kulith (horse gram) for 5 to 6 hours.Step 2: In a pressure cooker, add the soaked kulith, 2 glasses of water, onion, tomato, garlic cloves, carrot, coriander, curry leaves, 1 teaspoon of jeera, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.Step 3: Pressure-cook until everything is tender.Step 4: Blend everything and strain the soup.Step 5: Add ½ lemon juice and salt as per taste.Step 6: Garnish with fresh coriander, and warm it once again. Serve hot, and your nourishing kulith soup is ready!Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist.
Feeling weak and tired all day? Try this healthy 'traditional superfood' kulith soup recipe shared by a nutritionist
The recipe for kulith soup, rich in protein and micronutrients, is a health booster for women suffering from various ailments, according to Kiran Kukrej.







