कुलथी तीन पत्तियों वाला पौधा है। जिसे सामान्यतः कुर्थी भी कहा जाता है। इसके बीजों में प्रोटीन, कार्बोहाइड्रेट की मात्रा अधिक होती है। इसका उपयोग औषधि के रूप में होता है। इसके बीज पशुओं को खिलाने के काम आते हैं। दक्षिण भारत में इसके अंकुरित दाने तथा इसके पकवान बनाए जाते हैं।

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.