Raw Onions - What comes to our mind when we think of it? Either tears when chopping it or bad breadth when eating it. Onion is commonly used across any kind of cuisine and is an aroma enhancing element in any type of cooking. It has been a very integral ingredient especially in our Indian cooking for ages now.
We often think that mostly only Vegetables are packed with nutrients and minerals, but how many of us know that Onion by itself is a nutrient-dense food? Onion has so much of health benefits that it can be consumed raw or cooked by all without any inhibition, even for those who are on strict diet.
Health Benefits of Onions:
1. It is low on Calories. One cup chopped onions, contains approx. 64 Calories.
2. It contains an antioxidant, Quercetin, which can reduce allergic and inflammatory chemicals in our body and can be a promising in Asthmatic treatment.
3. Onions can reduce the cancer risk when combined with turmeric.
4. Onions are low on GI (Glycemic Index) hence making it a good choice for Diabetics.
5. Though raw onions, make our breath stink, they can help improve our oral health. Chewing a few pieces of raw onion, kills most germs in the mouth.
6. Onions are heart friendly i.e. they boost HDL Cholestorl, retard blood clotting, lower triglycerides and blood pressure.
So, if you're non-onion eater, it's time to join the onion eater club, as it's only going to benefit you health wise in a big way.
Here is one dry curry side dish made exclusively with onion which goes well with our Indian bread like chapathi/roti and even rice. This dish comes in very handy especially on a day when there might be no vegetables at home and you're breaking your head over what to cook or simply want to take a break from vegetables and still eat something palatable. Then simple, just go for this Onion Stir Fry. It's very simple and quick recipe and tasty too.
Ingredients:
1. Big Onions - 2, Chopped
2. Ginger - 1" inch, chopped finely
3. Garlic pods - 6 to 8 chopped finely
4. Red Chilly Powder - 1 tsp
5. Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
6. Amchur Powder (Dry Mango Powder) - 1/2 tsp (Optional)
7. Salt - 1 or 2 tsp
8. Coriander leaves - A bunch
9. Seasoning Ingredients: Oil - 2 tsp, Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Method:
1. In a Kadai, Season with oil and Cumin seeds.
2. When cumin seeds splutter, add the finely chopped ginger pieces and garlic pieces, until they are well cooked and garlic emanates nice aroma.
3. Add the chopped onions and saute until they turn medium brown/golden brown.
4. Add the masala powders - Red chilly powder, Coriander powder and Salt and mix well. Optionally, you can also add Amchur powder (Dry Mango Powder) along with the other powders.
5. Let the masala's coat well into the onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on low flame, Onions should look roasted and glossy. Make sure the onions don't stick to the bottom. If they are sticky, add another teaspoon of oil and give a nice mix.
6. Finally, add chopped coriander leaves and mix well and remove.
7. This Stir Onion fry goes very well with Chapathi or Roti.
Tips:
1. Amchur powder (Dry Mango Powder) is an optional ingredient only. But adding this enhances the flavour and also gives a little tangy taste to your curry, which is good while eating.
2. The more the onions are roasted, the more tastier the curry, but make sure they aren't burned in the process of roasting. Adding little extra oil helps in better roasting of the onions.
3. You can avoid garlic and ginger in this recipe if you want.
We often think that mostly only Vegetables are packed with nutrients and minerals, but how many of us know that Onion by itself is a nutrient-dense food? Onion has so much of health benefits that it can be consumed raw or cooked by all without any inhibition, even for those who are on strict diet.
Health Benefits of Onions:
1. It is low on Calories. One cup chopped onions, contains approx. 64 Calories.
2. It contains an antioxidant, Quercetin, which can reduce allergic and inflammatory chemicals in our body and can be a promising in Asthmatic treatment.
3. Onions can reduce the cancer risk when combined with turmeric.
4. Onions are low on GI (Glycemic Index) hence making it a good choice for Diabetics.
5. Though raw onions, make our breath stink, they can help improve our oral health. Chewing a few pieces of raw onion, kills most germs in the mouth.
6. Onions are heart friendly i.e. they boost HDL Cholestorl, retard blood clotting, lower triglycerides and blood pressure.
So, if you're non-onion eater, it's time to join the onion eater club, as it's only going to benefit you health wise in a big way.
Here is one dry curry side dish made exclusively with onion which goes well with our Indian bread like chapathi/roti and even rice. This dish comes in very handy especially on a day when there might be no vegetables at home and you're breaking your head over what to cook or simply want to take a break from vegetables and still eat something palatable. Then simple, just go for this Onion Stir Fry. It's very simple and quick recipe and tasty too.
Ingredients:
1. Big Onions - 2, Chopped
2. Ginger - 1" inch, chopped finely
3. Garlic pods - 6 to 8 chopped finely
4. Red Chilly Powder - 1 tsp
5. Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
6. Amchur Powder (Dry Mango Powder) - 1/2 tsp (Optional)
7. Salt - 1 or 2 tsp
8. Coriander leaves - A bunch
9. Seasoning Ingredients: Oil - 2 tsp, Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Method:
1. In a Kadai, Season with oil and Cumin seeds.
2. When cumin seeds splutter, add the finely chopped ginger pieces and garlic pieces, until they are well cooked and garlic emanates nice aroma.
3. Add the chopped onions and saute until they turn medium brown/golden brown.
4. Add the masala powders - Red chilly powder, Coriander powder and Salt and mix well. Optionally, you can also add Amchur powder (Dry Mango Powder) along with the other powders.
5. Let the masala's coat well into the onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on low flame, Onions should look roasted and glossy. Make sure the onions don't stick to the bottom. If they are sticky, add another teaspoon of oil and give a nice mix.
6. Finally, add chopped coriander leaves and mix well and remove.
7. This Stir Onion fry goes very well with Chapathi or Roti.
Tips:
1. Amchur powder (Dry Mango Powder) is an optional ingredient only. But adding this enhances the flavour and also gives a little tangy taste to your curry, which is good while eating.
2. The more the onions are roasted, the more tastier the curry, but make sure they aren't burned in the process of roasting. Adding little extra oil helps in better roasting of the onions.
3. You can avoid garlic and ginger in this recipe if you want.
