Onion Curry
Experience the comforting warmth of home-cooked flavors with this aromatic Onion Curry recipe, a sensational dish that turns humble onions into a show-stopping centerpiece. Bursting with the earthy goodness of cumin, mustard seeds, and fragrant curry leaves, this quick and easy curry combines tender, caramelized onions with just the right balance of spice from turmeric, red chili powder, and green chilies. Simmered to perfection in a flavorful sauce, it's topped with fresh coriander for a burst of vibrancy. Ready in under an hour, this vegetarian delight pairs beautifully with steamed rice or warm flatbreads, making it an ideal choice for a hearty weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large onions
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 10 leaves curry leaves
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 pieces green chilies
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the onions. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Allow them to sizzle and pop for about 30 seconds.
Add the curry leaves, allowing them to crackle for a few seconds.
Crush the garlic cloves and add to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until they're fragrant.
Slit the green chilies lengthwise and add them to the pan.
Add the sliced onions and sauté them for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until they become soft and translucent.
Sprinkle in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the water, mix, and bring the curry to a gentle simmer.
Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to marry and the onions to break down into the sauce.
Check for seasoning and adjust salt and spices if needed.
Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Serve the onion curry hot with rice or flatbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.5 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 739 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 6% | |
*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.
