horse gram - Meaning in Tamil
horse gram - Meaning in Tamil
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Definitions and Meaning of horse gram in English
horse gram noun
- twining herb of Old World tropics cultivated in India for food and fodder; sometimes placed in genus Dolichos
Synonyms
Dolichos biflorus, Macrotyloma uniflorum, horse grain, poor man's pulse
Synonyms of horse gram
Description
Macrotyloma uniflorum is a legume native to tropical southern Asia, known for its distinct taste and texture, widely used legume in many cuisines. It is also known for human consumption for its rich nutrients and reputed medicinal properties. It is commonly grown for horse feed, hence the name “horse gram”. Horse gram grown in parts of India, as well as Nepal, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and is introduced to the West Indies. It is consumed whole, sprouted, or ground. It is consumed in many parts of India and is also known as a superfood. Horse gram is also allowed to be eaten on some Hindu fasting days. Medical uses of these legumes have been discussed and is described in the Ayurveda.
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