How to make Jain Osaman - Strained water of cooked moong mixed with spices, jaggery and salt and tempered.
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Sanjeev Kapoor Kitchen.
Main Ingredients : whole green grams, Ghee (घी)
Cuisine : Jain
Course : Dals and Kadhis
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Jain Osaman Recipe Card
It is a fact that Dals and Kadhis are comfort foods and they are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, vitamins B and iron. Dals, especially are a major source of dietary fibre and proteins. Kadhis are a blend of yogurt and herbs which assist in efficient digestion. Every region has its locally grown herbs and spices as the key ingredients, thus a variety of kadhis are relished across the length and breadth of Indian subcontinent.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Sweet and Sour
Ingredients for Jain Osaman Recipe
whole green grams soaked 1 cup
Ghee to taste
Ghee 1 tablespoon
Asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon
Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Cinnamon 2 1/2 inch pieces
Cloves 4-5
Mustard seeds 4-5
Curry leaves 15-20
Ginger-green chilli paste 1/2 tablespoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
Jaggery (gur) grated 1 teaspoon
Yogurt 1 teaspoon
Lemon juice a few drops
Method
Step 1
Cook moong in 6 cups water with salt till it is completely cooked and soft.
Step 2
Strain the stock and use it for this dish. Use the moong for some other dish.Heat ghee in a deep non stick wok. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger-green chilli paste and a little water and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder and mix. Add moong stock, jaggery and mix well. Adjust salt and simmer for 3-4 minutes.Add yogurt and mix well. While serving pour over hot steamed rice and drizzle a few drops of lemon juice.You can also serve it as a soup.
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