Spiced Onions (Indian Restaurant Style)

5 from 2 votes

Spiced Onions (Indian Restaurant Style)

A takeaway classic, this Glasgow Indian restaurant style red spiced onions recipe is delicious with crispy poppadoms. Plus, they're easy to prepare ahead of time and keep well in the fridge, making them ideal for curry night.

Course Side Dish, Salad

Cuisine Indian, Kebab Shop, Indian Restaurant, Scottish Indian, Indian Takeaway

Keyword spicy onions, spiced onions, red onions, spicy red onions

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings portion

Calories 180kcal

Ingredients

1 large onion finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
1 teaspoon mint sauce
1 teaspoon mango chutney
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
pinch chilli powder or to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried coriander leaves
1/2 teaspoon beetroot powder, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, add 1 large onion (chopped), 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup, 1 teaspoon mint sauce, 1 teaspoon mango chutney, 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/4 teaspoon garam masala, pinch chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried coriander leaves, 1/2 teaspoon beetroot powder, mixed with 1 tablespoon water and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Mix well, let stand for 5 minutes and mix well again.
Cover spiced onions and set aside in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Mix once more before serving with freshly fried poppadoms.

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Notes

Milder Flavour: If you prefer a milder flavour, soak chopped onion in cold water for 10 minutes, rinse and drain before use. This works any time raw onion is called for in salad recipes.

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