Tuesday, November 20, 2012

PYAZ KI SABJI


Ingredients:

Shallots (baby onions) ..... 1 bowl
Tomato puree .................. 2 tbsps.
Besan .............................. 1 & 1/2 tsp..
Asafoetida ..................... a pinch
Turmeric powder ......... 1/4 tsp.
Cumin powder .............. 1/2 tsp.
Coriander powder ......... 1/2 tsp
Star anise ................. 1
Black cardamom ...... 1
Saunf .............. 1 tsp.
Cumin seeds .... 1/4 tsp.

Methi seeds ..... 1/4 tsp. (fenugreek)
Cloves ............. 3-4
Cinnamon ...... 1 inch piece.
Salt
Oil
Method:

1. Peel the shallots, sprinkle salt and set aside for 1 hour.

2. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the shallots.(about 4-5 minutes)
3. Dry roast the besan. Crush the spices a bit in the mortar and pestle.

4. In a pan take a little oil and add the asafoetida and crushed dry spices.
5. When they leave an aroma, add the shallots and saute for a minute. Then add the tomato pulp and the dry masalas.

6. Mix well and add the roasted besan and stir until blended.


7. Add a cup of water and simmer for a few minutes.
Garnish and serve.
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19 comments:

Happy Cook said...

I so much wish i had this for lunch with rice. yummy yumm.

Shobha said...

Thanks Happy Cook.
Learnt it from a Rajasthni friend of mine.

Asha said...

I love Pearl onion in anything, looks delicious.

Nithu Bala said...

Oh Shobha..you are rocking Dear..this is such a lovely Dish..thanks for sharing..

Sanyukta Gour(Bayes) said...

looks delicous...lovely presentation...droolingggggggggg

Shobha said...

Thanks Asha..
Yes even I love to use baby onions in many dishes.

Shobha said...

Thank you Sanyukta.

Shobha said...

Thanks Nithu dear.

Premalatha Aravindhan said...

First time to ur space,love the collection.Do visit my blog if time permits,

http://premascooking.blogspot.com

Shobha said...

Hi Premlatha, welcome and thanks for visiting...I had a quick glimpse of ur blog and some of the dishes are my favourites..I will see the recipes leisurely and make them.
Plz keep visiting regularly and do give me your views and comments.

Punam said...

This definitely looks yummy. It is rare to find an Onion curry or a tomato curry as these are the basic ingredients for all kinds of vegetables.

callmeasviju said...

Very nice blog........

Sonia said...

Hi Shaobha, the orange teddys and the peral onion curry are looking so good and inviting. This is one of my fav instant curry, when run out of veggies, great one !

kaveri said...

Yum Yum...thats a lovely dish...first time here...loved your blog...glad to follow you...

Smita Srivastava said...

What a lovely treat , i’m sure the subzi wud have tasted great .The orange teddy from ur prev post is so cute.. love it !!

- Smita
littlefoodjunction.blogspot.com

aipi said...

I think the sweetness of the onion will give a nice flavor to the curry and will come in handy when you are out of fresh veggies..
US Masala

Mrs K said...

Shobha,looks super yummy and sounds delicious,I love almost everything that is prepared in Besan and pearl onions are my favorite too:)!!! I have a ton of links to your blog on my blog under baingan ka bhartha and I was wondering if I have messed up something again:(????

Minnie@thelady8home said...

A great recipe!!! LOOOOOOOONG time ago, my best friend's Mom had once cooked pyaz ki sabzi. It was one of the best things I had ever eaten. This reminds me of that.

Anonymous said...

You haven't mentioned the size of your bowl! How many onions are supposed to be used for this recipe?

--Anisha