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9 baby onions recipes

Last Updated : Nov 23,2020

baby onions recipes | 27 Indian baby onions recipes collection |

baby onion recipes.These are nothing but immature onions that are bite sized, approximately with 1 inch diameter, and are used in curries or barbecues and stews. They are not as strong as the other varieties of onions as they are much sweeter in taste. The reason for them being so small in size lies in the way they are planted. They are planted very close to each other and densely which does not allow them to grow more than a particular size. They are a little whitish in color and are used in various recipes all around the world.

छोटे प्याज रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (baby onions recipes in Hindi)
નાના કાંદા રેસીપી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (baby onions recipes in Gujarati)



Indian rice, pulao using Baby Onions recipes

Baby onions are used a lot in Indian cuisine for their excellent flavor and cute appearance. The mild sweetness and pungent flavor comes through excellently in Pearl Pulao, which is basically rice and baby onions cooked along with rice and garnished with cheese.

Pearl Pulao, Rice with Baby OnionsPearl Pulao, Rice with Baby Onions

Another rice dish that can be made with this are Toovar Dal and Mixed Vegetable Khichdi, a one meal dish flavored with baby potatoes, coconut and many other spices.

Toovar Dal and Mixed Vegetable Masala KhichdiToovar Dal and Mixed Vegetable Masala Khichdi

Due to their bite sized pieces, baby onions make a pleasant addition to curries and subzis as well. In the south, they use madras onions to spice up their curries but you can also use baby onions as they are small in size too. It is one of the main ingredients in Sambhar Rice.

Sambhar RiceSambhar Rice

Dals made with baby onions :

Toovar Dal : The aromatic spices, the sweet onions and the masala make these dishes come to life.

Masalawali Toovar DalMasalawali Toovar Dal

Sabzis using baby onions

1. An very unique preparation of Mixed Pulses with Vegetables, this recipe combines moong, masoor and kala chana, with a radically different choice of vegetables, namely cauliflower, baby onions and tomatoes. A pungent masala paste imparts a lingering flavour to this subzi, while a simple garnish of coriander gives it a perky touch. Serve piping hot with rice or any Indian bread.

Mixed Pulses with VegetablesMixed Pulses with Vegetables

2. Pyaz ki sabzi 

Pyaz ki SubziPyaz ki Subzi

Enjoy the collection of baby onion recipes below.


A fiery paste of dry red chillies, aromatic seeds and pungent ginger and garlic is at the heart of this Masalawali Toovar Dal. Although it sounds too hot, it actually ends up enjoyably semi-spicy, when this paste is combined with cooked toovar dal, baby onions and tomatoes, making the Masalawali Too ....
An aromatic onion vegetable flavoured with dry masalas. It makes an excellent side dish.
Another popular one-dish meal from the kitchens of gujarat, ek top na dal bhaat is an ideal choice for the evenings. Here, rice and dal are cooked together with vegetables and a typical combination of gujarati spices. Serve with plenty of buttermilk, to complete a meal that is sure to leave the fami ....
Delicious masala-stuffed vegetables, rice and dal are carefully cooked together in this one of a kind recipe. A great one dish meal, Toovar Dal and Mixed Vegetable Masala Khichdi when served with buttermilk, also makes a fabulous potluck lunch.
Medley of vegetables cooked in sweet n sour dal to make your meal nutritious and interesting.
mixed pulses with vegetables recipe | masala mixed vegetable with pulses | healthy mix kathol sabzi | spicy mix beans vegetable is a daily fare Indian sabzi thoug ....
With a unique flavour that is sweet and pungent, baby onions fit beautifully into this flavoursome pulao. An assortment of spices ranging from cardamom to cloves work along with the onions to give the Pearl Pulao a mind-blowing flavour, while the generous use of fresh cream and cheese give it an awe ....
A must for every cocktail party.
A speciality of gujarat which makes a meal by itself.