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
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.
For more recipes related to Jain Osaman checkout Khattu Mag. You can also find more Dals and Kadhis recipes like Sabut Masoor Ki Dal , Aamras Ki Kadhi, Garlic Rasam, Dal Makhani.
Jain Osaman Recipe Card
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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