Sabzi of the Day - Quick and Savory Onion Recipe Preparations You’ll Love
Rich in antioxidants, Onions make some of the best savories that you don't want to miss!
Onions (Allium cepa) are bulb-shaped vegetables that grow underground. Besides being commonly used for flavoring and as a side dish, this vegetable is a staple in numerous cuisines. You can have your onions baked, boiled, grilled, fried, roasted, sauteed, or even use powdered onion to add flavor to your dishes. Also, they can be eaten raw as a salad. By fresh weight, raw onions contain very low calories (only 40 calories per 100 grams) and they are 89% water. 100 grams of raw onions provide 1.1 grams of protein, 9.3 grams of carbs, 4.2 grams of sugar, 1.7 grams of fiber and 0.1 grams of fat. Onions are a great source of antioxidants. They also harbor sulfur containing compounds which have been linked to improved bone health, lowered blood sugar levels and reduced risk of cancer.
To enjoy the most of this amazing veggie, here are some easy-to-prepare and unique recipes which you can try at home.
Fried Onion Rings
Golden fried Onion rings perfectly complement burgers and baked or fried fish preparations. You can also have them as evening time snacks.
Total Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup sifted plain flour
1 3/4 Tbsp salt
1 1/2 Tbsp baking soda
1 egg yolk
2/3 cup milk
1 Tbsp salad oil
1 egg white (folded in last)
Onions
Vegetable Oil for deep frying
Recipe
Wash the onions thoroughly, peel and slice them. Make sure the slices are ¼ inches thick.
Now, in a separate bowl, place the onion rings and submerge them in cold water for 30 minutes.
Now drain the rings completely and wipe them dry.
Now, mix all the ingredients listed above (except egg white and oil) to prepare a batter.
Dip the onion rings in the thick batter and deep fry in oil till golden brown and crisp.
Make sure to preheat the cooking utensil and oil before frying the onions.
Serve with mint, coriander or tomato chutney and enjoy!
Pyaaz ke Pakode (Fried Onion Fritters)
A quintessential and easy-to-prepare Indian snack which can be made at home and is also popular at street food stalls. It's the perfect thing to make when guests visit your house suddenly and there's a time crunch.
Total Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 Cups besan
½ cup rice flour
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ajwain
½ tsp ginger
2 tsp red chili powder
¼ tsp baking soda
1 cup coriander leaves
1 cup water
1/2 cup oil
6 pieces onion
3 Green chillies
Recipe
In a mixing bowl, add besan, rice flour, salt, ajwain, red chili powder, baking soda and green chillies.
Mix all the ingredients together, very thoroughly and then add chopped coriander leaves to the mixture.
Now prepare a batter out of this mixture. Gradually add water and stir the mixture until it thickens into a paste.
Preheat the pan and add some vegetable oil to it. Let the oil heat up.
Dip the onion slices completely in the batter and then fry them over medium to low heat.
Deep fry them until they turn crisp and golden brown.
Serve garma-garam Pyaaz ke pakode with green chili garnishing and tomato ketchup.
Pyaaz Paneer (Cottage Cheese prepared with onions)
A super-delicious and easy-to-make Paneer recipe with caramelized onions and a bit of seasoning.
Total Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
250 gm paneer, cut into small cubes
3 large onions, chopped (not too finely)
2 Tbsp oil
1 green chili slit length wise
1 tsp jeera
2 Tbsp chopped ginger
1 tsp garam masala
1 Tbsp dried dhaniya powder
Red chili powder, to taste
Salt, to taste
Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
Recipe
Preheat the pan/wok/kadhai and oil to eat. Heat the oil properly.
Add jeera to the oil and let it flutter. Then add green chillies.
Now add the chopped ginger and onions. Saute till the onions are translucent.
Add salt, garam masala, dried dhaniya powder, and red chili powder.
Cook the onions until dark brown.
In case the onions start to burn, add a little water to the pan.
Once the onions are cooked, add the cubes of paneer and cook for 2 minutes
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve!
Unique Onion Preparations
Onion Marmalade
A flavorful jam that pairs wonderfully with both meats and toast.
Total Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
1 Kg onions
4 tbsp salad/olive oil
100 gms sugar/jaggery
300 ml vinegar
4 cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp tomato puree
A pinch of chili powder to taste salt and pepper
Recipe
Heat oil in a pan, add the onion slices and saute until they are soft.
Add the remaining ingredients and cook for an hour.
Re-season
Cool the preparation and store it in a clean and dry jar.
Serve on toasts or canapes. You can even accompany this jam with cold cuts.
French Onion Soup
A quintessential French onion soup served with cheese souffle.
Ingredients
For the soup:
3 Tbsp olive oil
20 gm butter
½ tsp castor sugar
½ kg onions - sliced
5 cups vegetable stock
4-6 rounds of buttered toast
For the souffle:
20 gm butter
1 ½ Tbsp flour
⅔ cups warm milk
½ tsp French mustard
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
2 egg yolks
4 Tbsp grated cheese
3 egg whites
1 tsp bread crumbs
Recipe for the Soup
Take a deep vessel and heat butter in it. Then add olive oil and castor sugar to it.
Add onion and saute on low heat until they turn golden brown.
Pour the stock into the pan and bring to a simmer.
Cover and boil for about one hour. The quantity of soup should now be reduced to four cups.
Recipe for the Souffle
Take a saucepan and heat butter in it.
Add the flour and stir over low heat for some time until it makes a paste.
Now, pour the milk and continue to stir till it brings to a boil, turning it into a smooth, thick sauce.
Now, mix in the mustard, salt and pepper.
Switch off the gas and add cheese to it and stir.
Let the sauce cool. Once cold, add beaten egg yolks gradually to it with a wooden spoon.
Take another bowl. Add and whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt. Whisk until it is stiff but not dry.
Fold the egg whites into the cheese sauce very lightly.
Now pour the soup into a baking dish and place the toasts on top.
Then pour in the Souffle mixture over the toasts.
Sprinkle break crumbs, cheese and butter on top.
Heat the oven to 230 degrees. Bake the preparation for around 20 minutes and until the souffle rises well and is golden in color.
Serve it immediately and relish!
With these delectable onion recipes, you are sure to enjoy a fun meal or evening time snacks with your friends and family! Opt for these Healthy onion recipes today!
