Recipe for Gujarati Dal ( Osaman ) 
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Yield:
1
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
150 gm split red lenfils
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbl tamarind pulp diluted in 4 tablespoons of water and lumps removed
4 x green chillies sliced
2 tbl jaggery grated
2 tbl peanuts roasted
2 tbl sunflower oil
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
large pinch asafoetida
1/2 tsp fanugreek seeds
12 x curry leaves
2 tbl coriander leaves chopped
Instructions:
Instructions: Wash the lentils and bring them to the boil in 200ml water then simmer.

When nearly done add the turmeric tamarind green chillies jaggery peanuts and salt.

Simmer until the lentils are completely cooked.

Heat the oil in a small pan.

Drop in the mustard seeds.

When they crackle add the cumin asafoetida fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.

Reduce the heat to prevent burning.

Take off the heat after a minute and pour the oil and spices into the lentil mixture.

Stir well.

Serve very hot garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

This dal goes best with plain boiled rice a vegetable and a savoury pickle.

A sweet and sour dish that provide a change of taste in a simple meal. Comes from Gujarat

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