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Onion curry (Ulli curry) is a spicy and healthy vegetarian side dish from Kerala. This is an easy dish to make and makes a comfort food when served with hot steaming rice.
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Onion Curry

A spicy and tangy dish made with onion, ginger, garlic and some spices. A very easy to prepare side dish with a mouth-watering flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: myeatingspace.com

Ingredients

  • 1 big onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup ginger finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp garlic finely chopped
  • 2 green chilli finely chopped
  • 1 sprig of curry leaves
  • 2 tsp tamarind paste
  • 1.5 cups of water
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper powder red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp jaggery powder/ sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard seed
  • 1 tsp fenugreek seed
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Mix tamarind paste with water and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Crackle the fenugreek seeds first and then the mustard seeds.
  • Fry the peeled and finely chopped ginger for 5 minutes on medium flame. Then add the chopped onion and saute until the ginger starts to turn golden brown.
  • Now add the chopped garlic and chilli and saute until the ginger is almost brown.
  • Add the curry leaves, turmeric powder, coriander powder and chilli powder. Stir-cook for a few seconds. You will get a spicy aroma. Don’t burn the spices.
  • Now add the tamarind water and salt. Cook until almost 3/4th of water content is evaporated and the gravy turns thick.
  • When the oil starts oozing out along the sides of the pan, remove from heat.
  • Add the jaggery powder or sugar to balance the taste.
  • Mix well and keep it covered for 2 minutes before serving.