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Indian Onion Salad (Laccha Pyaaz)
This popular Indian salad - sliced onion rings tossed in a tangy, spicy dressing and fresh herbs, makes it a perfect accompaniment for your Indian curry. This is not only gluten-free but a no-oil salad. Perfect for Vegetarians and Vegans!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 27 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 red onion medium
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Chili powder (Mirchi powder) I used Kashmiri chili powder, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 green chili pepper finely diced, adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoon cilantro leaves finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon Mint leaves (Pudhina) optional, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Peel the onion. Slice it into thin rings or discs using a sharp knife.
- Place the onions in a mixing bowl. Separate the rings with your hands.
- (optional) Soak the onion rings in water for 15 minutes to reduce the pungent taste and smell. Then discard the water.
- Add red chilli powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, finely chopped green chilli, salt and lime juice.
- Add finely chopped cilantro leaves or mint leaves or both.
- Toss everything until well combined. You can also use your hands to mix the onions with the spices.
- Check the seasoning and adjust if required. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Onions: Use fresh onions and make sure the knife for cutting the onions is sharp.
- Spices: Adjust the spice level as per your preference. If you don't like green chillies, you can skip them.
- Tangy flavor: You can use vinegar instead of lime juice.
- Serve immediately as the onions become soggy from the juices that are released from the salt.
Nutrition Information
Calories
27kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
250mg
(10%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
219IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 27kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 219IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.