Jain Osaman

Ingredients list for Jain Osaman

• 1 cup whole green grams soaked
• to taste Ghee
• 1 tablespoon Ghee
• 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 1/2 inch pieces Cinnamon
• 4-5 Cloves
• 4-5 Mustard seeds
• 15-20 Curry leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon Ginger-green chilli paste
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Jaggery (gur) grated
• 1 teaspoon Yogurt
• a few drops Lemon juice

Method

1. Cook moong in 6 cups water with salt till it is completely cooked and soft.
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.
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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