Description
A rich and comforting onion curry made with tender onion petals, warm spices, fresh cream, and kasuri methi. It is quick to make, deeply flavorful, and perfect with roti, naan, or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon kalonji seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 4 medium onions, cut into thick petals
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh cream
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoons kasuri methi, crushed
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or kadai over medium heat and add the oil.
- Add cumin seeds, kalonji seeds, and bay leaf. When they begin to sizzle, add grated ginger, chopped garlic, and chopped green chilies. Saute briefly until fragrant.
- Add the onion petals and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring gently until they soften slightly and turn glossy.
- Lower the heat and add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Stir well so the onions are evenly coated.
- Add the fresh cream and mix until silky. Pour in the water and stir to combine.
- Simmer the curry for 6 to 8 minutes until the onions are tender and the gravy thickens lightly.
- Add dry mango powder, garam masala, crushed kasuri methi, and chopped fresh coriander. Stir and cook for 1 more minute.
- Serve hot with roti, naan, paratha, or rice.
Notes
- Keep the onions slightly chunky so they hold their shape in the curry.
- Use low heat after adding the powdered spices to prevent bitterness.
- Reheat gently with a splash of water if the gravy thickens in storage.
- Add a spoonful of extra cream before serving for a richer finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Keywords: malai pyaz, creamy onion curry, onion curry, Indian onion sabzi, malai pyaz ki sabzi, vegetarian curry