How to make Osaman -
Traditional Gujarati recipe, osaman is akin to rasam but it is not so spicy
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Main Ingredients : Green gram (moong) water, Ghee (घी)
Cuisine : Gujarati
Course : Dals and Kadhis
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Osaman Recipe Card
Gujarat has long stretches of unspoilt coastline and an endless supply of fish and shell fish. But strict Jainism in the past and orthodox Hinduism today has encouraged widespread vegetarianism. The Gujarati cuisine is not heavily spiced but slightly sweeter than the cuisines of the neighbouring states.
Gujarati food is distinctively vegetarian with about 65% of its population shunning the meat. The remaining 35% of the state’s population consists of Bohra Muslims and Parsis. Bohra Muslims are the followers of Abdullah who were Hindus who adopted Muslim religion. The Parsi cuisine on the other hand is a blend of western influences.
Prep Time : 31-40 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Tangy
Ingredients for Osaman Recipe
Green gram (moong) water (½ cup whole green gram boiled with 1½ litres wate 750 millilitres
Ghee 1 tablespo to garnish
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves 5-6
Green chillies slit 2
Asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon
Ginger chopped 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
Kokum petals 3-4
Jaggery chopped 2 teaspoons
Fresh coriander leaves chopped to garnish
Steamed rice to serve
Method
Step 1
Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, asafoetida and ginger, mix well and sauté for a minute on medium heat. Add green gram water and mix well. Add turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder and coriander powder, mix well and boil till oil separates.
Step 2
Add kokum petals and jaggery, mix well and let the mixture boil for 10-15 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer into a serving bowl, drizzle some ghee on top, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or with khichdi.
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