Onions have been valued for their medicinal quality by many cultures around the Globe. Numerous health benefits have been attributed to this vegetable including prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disorders. The rich concentration of flavonoids in onions is the reason for all its health benefits.
Paneer with onions
Ingredients
Paneer (cut into cubes) -
250 grams
Onions cut into big chunks
– One and one-fourth cups
Onion sliced - 1 cup
Tomatoes chopped - 1
Tomatoes pureed - 2
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Cardamom - 2
Ginger paste - 1 tsp
Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – One-
fourth tsp
Chili powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1tsp
Cumin powder – Half tsp
Kasoori methi (dried fenu
greek leaves) – Half tsp
Garam masala – Half tsp
Water – Half cup
Salt - to taste
Heavy whipping cream - 1
tbsp
Oil - 4 tsp
Method
Heat two tsp oil in a pan. Once hot add the cubed onion. Let it cook till it gets translucent. Remove and keep aside. Heat the remaining two tsp oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them sizzle.
Add cardamoms and sauté for a few seconds. Add a cup of sliced onions. Let it cook until it turns light brown. Then add ginger and garlic paste. Sauté for a few seconds till the raw smell goes.
Then add the chopped and pureed tomatoes. Mix well. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder, cumin powder and kasoori methi powder.
Add salt and mix well. Cook till the moisture has evaporated, then add garam masala and mix. Add paneer and cooked, cubed onions. Mix gently so paneer cubes do not break. Add water and mix well. While boiling, add whipping cream. Mix and let it cook for three minutes. Serve with chapatti, paratha or rice.
Mushroom with onionIngredients
Mushrooms (quartered) -
500 grams
Onions chopped - 2
Small onions cut into half
-6
Oil - 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds – One fourth
tsp
Ginger paste - 1 tsp
Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Capsicum sliced - 1
Tomatoes chopped - 2
Turmeric powder - One
fourth tsp
Coriander powder
- 1 tsp
Chili powder – Half tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Coriander leaves chopped -
1 tbsp
Method
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and when it splutters add ginger paste and garlic paste followed by the chopped onions. Fry till the onions turn translucent. Then add turmeric powder, coriander powder and chilli powder.
Mix well and let it cook for a minute. Add chopped tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes turn pulpy.
Add small onions and capsicum and fry till capsicum is soft. Now add the quartered mushrooms along with salt.
Cover and cook till done on a low flame. When the mushrooms are cooked, add chopped coriander leaves and lime juice. Mix gently.
