Onion Recipes

Grown extensively, all over India, onions form the most important vegetable in our daily cooking. Besides, adding flavour to food, onions have high medicinal properties especially in the raw form, in salads and raithas.Onion has a high content of carbohydrates, some protein and traces of vitamins and iron and has sodium, potassium and calcium.

Sambar Onion
Vengaya Sambar

Vengaya means onion in the Tamil language. Onion Sambar is one of the most favorite dishes in South Indian states which is ideal for a healthy breakfast. It is commonly…
Dosa Onion
Onion Rava Dosa

Onion Rava Dosa is a delicious and crispy snack found in the menu of every South Indian restaurant. It is easy to make and is perfect for a great evening…
Onion Pickles
Onion Pickle

A simple and easy to make pickle with onions. A great accompaniment to curd rice, dosa or idli. Ingredients: Onions – 250 gms Tamarind – a small lemon size, seedless…
Onam Onion
Ulli Theeyal

Ulli Theeyal is a traditional Kerala dish made with shallots. Similar to the sambar, theeyal is made with okra (bhindi) or with bitter gourds too. Serve this with rice or…
Chutneys and Sauces Onion Tomato
Kara Chutney

This Chettinad style Kara Chutney is best served as a side dish with idli, dosa or roti. Ingredients: Onions – 4 to 6, depending on size, finely chopped Tomatoes –…
Onion Rice
Onion Rice

Onion Rice
Kids Onion Uttapam
Onion Uttapam

Onion Uthappam
Christmas Fast Food Onion Snacks
Crispy Onion Rings

Light, crispy and addictive, onion rings are a very popular anytime snack and goes well with any dish. Ingredients: Onions – 500 gms, large ones Buttermilk – 500 ml Maida…
Onion Soup
French Onion Soup

A delicious and comforting soup with onions served with toasted cheese bread on top. Ingredients: Onions – 500 gms, finely chopped Maida (Plain Flour) – 1 1/2 tblsp Vegetable Stocks…
Onion Potato Side Dish
Potato Onion Fry

This is a simple and tasty Potato and Onion Fry often made in South India. Best served as a side dish to rice or roti. Ingredients: Potatoes – 500 gms…
Fast Food Onion Snacks
Fried Onion Rings

Fried Onion Rings
Capsicum Omelette Onion Spinach
Omelette with Onion, Capsicum and Spinach

A delicious and healthy breakfast dish. A great way to start the day. Ingredients: Eggs – 5 to 6 Onion – 1, finely sliced Red Chilli Flakes – 1/2 tsp…
Cabbage Capsicum Carrot Fruits and Vegetables Onion Snacks
Crispy Fried Vegetables

Crispy Fried Vegetables
Chutneys and Sauces Onion
Onion Thuvaiyal

Made with small onions or shallots, this is a popular side dish recipe in many parts of South India. Ingredients: Small Onions (Shallots) – 200 gms Dry Red Chillies –…
Capsicum Chicken Onion Pizza
Chicken, Capsicum and Onion Pizza

A meal by itself or makes a great weekend brunch dish. Ingredients: Chicken – 225 gms, cooked Red Capsicum – 1 cup, seeds removed, finely sliced Onion – 1, large,…
Mango Onion Salad
Mango Onion Salad

A simple and easy to make salad with mangoes and red onions. Ingredients: Mango – 1 cup, finely chopped (not too ripe and not too raw) Onion – 1, finely…
Mushroom Onion
Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions

Ingredients: Shiitake Mushrooms – 100 gms, sliced Button Mushrooms – 100 gms, sliced Onions – 1/2 cup, chopped White Wine (or Vinegar) – 2 tblsp Thyme – 1 sprig, chopped…
Fast Food Onion
Crispy Coconut Onion Rings

Ingredients: Onions – 2, sliced thinly Maida (Plain Flour) – 1/2 cup + little extra Corn Flour – 2 tblsp Baking Powder – 1/2 tsp Salt as per taste Coconut…
Onion Side Dish
Onion Masala Fry

Ingredients: Onions – 500 gms Red Chilli Powder – 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder – 2 tsp Turmeric Powder – a pinch Cumin Seeds – little Mustard Seeds – little…
Onion Rasam Spinach
Spinach and Onion Rasam

This rasam is different from the regular ones and can be made on occasions when variety is the need of the hour. Ingredients: Sambar Onions (Shallots) – 6, finely chopped…
Onion Sambar
Small Onion Kuzhambu

Ingredients: Small Onions (Sambar Onions) – 1 cup, finely chopped Tamarind Extract – 1 cup Green Chillies – 2, chopped Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp Jaggery – little (optional) Oil…