How to make Jain Osaman -
Strained water of cooked moong mixed with spices, jaggery and salt and tempered.
Sanjeev Kapoor
Cuisine : Jain
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Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
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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