A neglected pulse crop that can be grown in a range of unfavorable environmental conditions is horse gram (kurthi dal). It is mostly cultivated in South India and Uttarakhand. Horse gram is widely used in South Indian dishes like Rasam and Sambar.The present study used new scientific knowledge to review the potential for exploring the horse gram as a source of food and nutraceutical components with an eye toward the growing demand for food with nutraceutical features. An integrative analysis of the literature was carried out in June-July 2022 by the narrative review method. The result of the study shows that It has a significant impact on human nutrition as a result of its high protein, mineral, and vitamin content. Because it contains non-nutritive bioactive compounds, in addition to its nutritional benefits, it has also been associated with a lower risk of contracting several ailments. These bioactive compounds have a big impact on metabolism and physiology.The nutrients and photochemical present in horse gram impart various physiological benefits, starting from relieving intestinal diseases, diabetes, heart diseases, and prevention of dental carries to treating kidney stones, urinary diseases, piles, common cold, throat infection, fever, etc.