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10-Minute Indian Red Onion Salad Recipe

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This vibrant Indian Red Onion Salad is a quick and flavorful condiment that combines thinly sliced red onions with a mix of traditional Indian spices and a tempering of mustard, fennel, and kalonji seeds. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a perfect tangy and spicy side dish to complement any meal.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 1 red onion
  • 2–3 green chillies, finely chopped or slit
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder)
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Tadka (Tempering)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp kalonji seeds (nigella seeds)
  • 1/2 tsp gluten-free asafoetida (hing)

Instructions

  1. Slice the Onions: Thinly slice the red onions into wedges, rings, or chop finely based on preference. If the onions have a sharp taste, soak them in water with a little lemon juice for a few minutes to mellow their pungency.
  2. Add Chillies: Mix in the finely chopped or slit green chillies for added heat and crunchy texture.
  3. Mix Spices: Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chilli powder, chaat masala, amchur powder, and salt evenly over the onions and chillies.
  4. Marinate: Toss the mixture well ensuring all spices coat the onions evenly. Allow the mixture to marinate for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
  5. Prepare the Tadka: Heat olive oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and wait until they start popping. Then add gluten-free asafoetida, fennel seeds, and kalonji seeds. Let the spices sizzle for a few seconds to release their aroma.
  6. Combine Tadka with Salad: Pour the hot tadka directly over the spiced onion mixture. This step enhances the classic flavor of the salad.
  7. Finish and Serve: Add lemon juice or vinegar and chopped fresh cilantro. Mix everything thoroughly and serve as a refreshing side dish alongside your meal.

Notes

  • Soaking onions in lemon water reduces their sharpness, making the salad milder and more palatable.
  • Adjust the number of green chillies based on your preferred spice level.
  • Use gluten-free asafoetida if you have dietary restrictions related to gluten.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
  • The tadka (tempering) is key for authentic flavor; do not skip it.

Keywords: Indian red onion salad, quick Indian salad, onion side dish, Indian chutney recipe, spicy onion salad, traditional Indian salad

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