Onion Besan Curry
Dive into the rich, comforting flavors of Onion Besan Curry, a wholesome Indian dish that perfectly blends simple ingredients into a velvety, flavorful sauce. This delightful curry highlights the earthy nuttiness of besan (gram flour) combined with the sweetness of golden-browned onions, aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, garam masala, and a zesty splash of lemon juice. With just 35 minutes of prep and cook time, this quick and healthy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, offering a satisfying curry that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or warm flatbreads like chapati or naan. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this gluten-free dish is packed with protein and flavor, making it a standout addition to your meal rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium, sliced Onions
- 100 grams Besan (gram flour/chickpea flour)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 300 milliliters Water
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add sliced onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown, approximately 6-8 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix besan with 100 milliliters of water to form a smooth, lump-free paste.
Once the onions are cooked, reduce the heat to low and add the besan paste to the pan, stirring continuously to prevent lumping.
Gradually add the remaining 200 milliliters of water, stirring to blend the besan and onions into a smooth sauce.
Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Increase the heat to medium and bring the curry to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
Simmer the curry for about 5-7 minutes, until the raw taste of besan vanishes and the curry thickens.
Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed; it should be a thick sauce-like consistency.
Once the curry is thickened, remove from heat, stir in lemon juice to enhance the flavors, and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve hot with steamed rice or flatbreads such as chapati or naan.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.8 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3629 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1634 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
