By Bornika Das
January 9, 2024
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In the Indian cuisine, onion emerges as the unsung hero, transforming ordinary dishes into extraordinary delights. Onions give a sweet or sour taste to the dishes with soft or crunchy flavour. There are a variety of recipes that can be made with onions. Take a look:
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These deep-fried fritters are made with batter-coated thinly sliced onions which are fried to golden perfection. It is served as a snack or appetiser.
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It is a simple basic recipe made with baby onions and some masalas to stuff in. It is an ideal gravy based curry made with roti or rice.
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The South Indian delight, onion uttapam is a savory pancake that features finely chopped onions as a key ingredient. The onions add a crisp texture to the soft, fermented rice and urad dal batter.
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Raita is one of the common condiments taken beside meals. In this raita, onions take the center stage giving a sweet and crunch taste complementing the sourness of the curd.
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Onion Chutney emerges as a tangy and flavorful accompaniment to various South Indian dishes. It is made with caramelised onions along with tamarind, red chillies, and aromatic spices that pairs perfectly with dosas, idlis or steamed rice.
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Onion Chutney emerges as a tangy and flavorful accompaniment to various South Indian dishes. It is made with caramelised onions along with tamarind, red chillies, and aromatic spices that pairs perfectly with dosas, idlis or steamed rice.
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It is a North Indian delight that doubles the delight of onions. In this dish both pearl onions and chopped onions contribute crispness to the dish.
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These flaky, deep-fried pastries are filled with a spiced mixture of coarsely ground lentils and, of course, finely chopped onions.
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