Onions may bring a tear to your eye, and pungency to your breath, but they will most certainly bring delight to your taste buds. Onions are a staple food in India, and are therefore fundamental to Indian cooking. They are commonly used as a base for curries, or made into a paste and eaten as a main course or as a side dish.
6 Reasons to have Onions!
1. Anti-oxidant : Yes, its a great Anti Oxidant. The phytochemical present in onions along with their Vitamin C help boost your immunity. The chromium in onions help regulate your blood pressure.
2. Chromium : The chromium in onions help regulate your blood pressure. This will prevent surges in insulin and always good for a healthy eating habit for all. Just have some sliced onions are your dining table.
3. Healthy Heart : Raw Onions lower bad cholesterol (LDL) keeping your heart healthy. Try Minty Onion Rings and Laccha Onions
4. Good for Eyes : The sulphur in the onion which makes you get tears is actually good for your eye. The sulphur activates a protein glutathione which acts as an antioxidant.
5. Good source of Fibre : Onions contain fibre which slows down the digestion and helps stabilise blood sugar levels.
6. Reduces Cancer Risk : Onions contain a compound called Quercetin ( a dietary flavonoid) which lower the risk of cancer.
Uttapa deserves to be called an Indian pizza as it lends itself to several toppings, the most popular being crisply cooked onions. Onion Uttapa is a sumptuous South Indian snack, often had for breakfast or dinner with chutney and sambhar.
Koki is an Indian bread from the Sindhi repertoire, which is made of whole wheat flour dough combined with crunchy onions, coriander and other ingredients.
Laccha Onions are onion rings marinated in lemon juice/vinegar. It is the most common accompaniment with kebab platters and other appetizers. Make sure you toss in the masalas just before serving to avoid onions to lose out all the flavour. Onion Tomato Koshimbir is another essential accompaniment for a Maharashtrian thali. The sweet and sour flavour is refreshing and enhances the taste of the meal. A quick blend of onion, pudina with coriander leaves, green chillies and ginger will result into an Onion Pudina Chutney that can be used in the preparation of several recipes including chaat, sandwiches and complements well with an Indian meal.
What are burgers without a side of onion rings? Incomplete. Fluffy and super crispy Onion Rings is surely an irresistible snack.
Fulfil your evening food cravings with this Onion, Tomato and Cheese Open Toast, the ingredients are readily available and takes no time to cook.
Onion and Karela Subzi is perked up not just by the pungency of onions, but also by the aroma of roasted sesame seeds and the tanginess of amchur powder. A combination of onion, cheese and pepper, when mixed with whole wheat flour and rolled into scrumptious paratha, will lead to a wholesome breakfast. Onion, Cheese and Pepper Parathas tastes best with curd and a pickle.