Gahat dal

(गहत / गौथ दाल)

The scientific name of this lentil is Macrotyloma uniflorum. It is considered beneficial as a medicine. It is known as horse gram in English.
In Kumaoni, it is known as Kulthi in Gahat and Hindi. Its lentils are particularly beneficial for health during the winter season. During the winter season from November to February this pulse is used in abundance. Wheat pulses are very beneficial in kidney stones. Its color is dark brown and looks like lentils.

Benefits of Horse Gram (Gahat Dal)

1.  To stone

2.  diabetes

3.  For weight loss

4.  Diarrhea

5.  Cholesterol

6.  cold and flu

7.  Ulcer

8.  Irregular menstruation

9.  Constipation

10.  For digestion