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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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Gujarati style moong osaman is a thin moong dal recipe that is tempered with minimal spices. Learn how to make moong osaman recipe | healthy green moong osaman | Gujarati style osaman |
moong osaman is a Gujarati recipe made with green moong beans, jaggery, and spices. It is a light and nutritious soup that is often served with khichdi or roti. It is a hot, liquid recipe like rasam, but not so spicy!
The use of green moong water imparts a very comforting feel to this healthy green moong osaman .
moong osaman , this tangy and light soup works best for detoxification. Moong is easily digestible and it is not only delicious but also imparts a good source of protein and other essential nutrients.
pro tips to make moong osaman : 1. If you dont have kokum, you can use another souring agent, such as lemon juice or tamarind. 2. You can also add other vegetables to the Osaman, such as carrots or tomatoes. 3. You can use those cooked moong to make moong sabzi.
Enjoy moong osaman recipe | healthy green moong osaman | Gujarati style osamamoong osaman recipe | healthy green moong osaman | Gujarati style osaman | with detailed step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
6 servings
Ingredients
For Moong Osaman
3/4 cup moong (whole green gram)
2 tsp ghee
1 stick cinnamon (dalchini)
1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
6 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/4 cup thickly sliced radish (mooli)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
salt to taste
2 to 3 kokum
1/2 tsp grated jaggery (gur) , optional
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- To make moong osaman recipe , clean and wash the moong with water and drain well.
- Transfer the moong into a deep bowl, add enough water and soak it for 2 hours. Drain and keep aside.
- Boil 5 cups of water in a deep pan and bring it to boil.
- Once the water has boiled, add the moong, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the moong is cooked.
- Drain well. For this recipe we will use the moong water. The moong can be used to make a sabzi.
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the cinnamon, cloves, mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves and asafetida and saute on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the radish and 3/4 cup of water and allow it to boil for 5 minutes or till the radish gets cooked well.
- Add the moong water, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander cumin seeds powder, salt, kokum, jaggery and coriander, mix well and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes.
- Serve moong osaman hot.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making moong osaman.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making moong osaman.
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To make moong osaman recipe, in a deep bowl, add ¾ cup moong (whole green gram).
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Add water and wash it thoroughly.
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Drain well.
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Transfer the moong into a deep bowl.
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Add enough water.
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Soak it for 2 hours.
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Drain and keep aside.
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Boil 5 cups of water in a deep pan and bring it to boil.
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Once the water has boiled, add the moong.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the moong is cooked.
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Drain well. For this recipe we will use the moong water. The moong can be used to make a sabzi.
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To make moong osaman recipe, in a deep bowl, add ¾ cup moong (whole green gram).
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Heat 2 tsp ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Ghee adds a rich, nutty flavor to the soup that enhances the taste of the moong osaman.
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Add 1 stick cinnamon (dalchini). Cinnamon is a warming spice that adds a sweet, slightly woody flavor to moong osaman.
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Add 2 cloves (laung / lavang). Cloves are a warm, aromatic spice that adds a deep, complex flavor to the dish.
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Add ¼ tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
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Add ½ tsp cumin seeds.
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When the seeds crackle.
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Add 6 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta). Curry leaves also add a pleasant aroma to the soup.
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Add a pinch of asafetida. Asafoetida has a unique, umami flavor that complements the other spices in moong osaman.
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Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
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Add ¼ cup thickly sliced radish (mooli). Radish has a slightly crunchy texture, which adds to the overall mouthfeel of the osaman and makes it more enjoyable to eat.
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Add 3/4 cup of water.
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Allow it to boil for 5 minutes or till the radish gets cooked well.
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Add the moong water.
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Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder.
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Add ½ tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1 tsp coriander cumin seeds powder.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 2 to 3 kokum. Kokum has a unique, tart flavor that complements the other ingredients in moong osaman.
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Add ½ tsp grated jaggery (gur).
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Add coriander.
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Mix well and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes.
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Serve moong osaman hot.
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Heat 2 tsp ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Ghee adds a rich, nutty flavor to the soup that enhances the taste of the moong osaman.
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If you don't have kokum, you can use another souring agent, such as lemon juice or tamarind.
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You can also add other vegetables to the Osaman, such as carrots or tomatoes.
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You can use those cooked moong to make moong sabzi.
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Heat 2 tsp ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Ghee adds a rich, nutty flavor to the soup that enhances the taste of the moong osaman.
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Add ¼ cup thickly sliced radish (mooli). Radish has a slightly crunchy texture, which adds to the overall mouthfeel of the osaman and makes it more enjoyable to eat.
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Add 2 to 3 kokum. Kokum has a unique, tart flavor that complements the other ingredients in moong osaman.
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If you don't have kokum, you can use another souring agent, such as lemon juice or tamarind.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 19 cal |
Protein | 0.1 g |
Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
Fiber | 0.2 g |
Fat | 1.7 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 2.7 mg |
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Foodie #648207
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yummy! Very heathy soup.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Happy to know you like the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!

Foodie #648207
March 13, 2025, midnight

Sonal Modi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Easy and healthy.