Step-by-step
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil, splutter ¾ tsp mustard, ½ tsp cumin, pinch hing and few curry leaves.
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add 1 onion, 3 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger.
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saute well until onions turn golden brown.
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now add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.
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saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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add ½ capsicum and saute for a minute.
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further, add 1½ cup tomato puree and cook well. to prepare tomato puree, blend 2 large tomatoes in a blender.
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cook until the oil separates.
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further add ¼ cup curd and continue to cook on low flame until the oil separates.
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now add ½ cup water and mix adjusting consistency as required.
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add in the stuffed onions and give a good mix.
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cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until the onions softens and absorbs masala.
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finally, add ½ tsp kasuri methi and enjoy onion curry with roti.
How to stuff onions
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firstly, slit 15 small onions marking x in centre.
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add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.
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mix well coating the spices to onions. rest for 15 minutes.
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Notes
- firstly, resting onions with masala will help to add flavour to onions.
- also, if you are not having access to small onions, then you can cube the large onions and use.
- additionally, cook the curry until the oil separates from the side.
- finally, onion curry recipe tastes great when prepared spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/stuffed-baby-onion-curry-recipe/