About Kulthi (Horse Gram)
Kulthi (horse gram, gahat, hurali) is one of the hardiest pulses, grown on poor soils in South India, Odisha and the Himalaya. It is valued as a nutritious traditional food.
Where Kulthi (Horse Gram) Is Grown
The main growing states and districts are listed below. Tap a state for its markets, season, agencies and buyers.
| State | Main districts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | Tumakuru, Chitradurga, Kolar | The leading horse gram state. |
| Odisha | Koraput, Kalahandi, Nuapada | Upland horse gram. |
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur, Chittoor | Dryland horse gram. |
| Tamil Nadu | Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri | Kollu. |
| Uttarakhand | Almora, Pauri, Tehri | Gahat, a hill speciality. |
How It Is Grown
Kulthi is sown late in the kharif season on residual moisture and needs almost no inputs.
Season
Harvest November–January.
Uses and Buyers
Households, health-food brands and cattle feed.
Quality and Price
Graded by cleanliness and uniform colour.
Government Role
Kulthi (Horse Gram) has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. Government support comes through horticulture and crop missions, market regulation, export promotion and research.
Companies, Markets and Bodies
- Tata Consumer Products LtdTata Sampann pulsesAboutExplore
- BigBasket (Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Ltd)Online groceryAboutExplore
- India Pulses and Grains AssociationMumbaiAboutExplore
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