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Whole Roasted Onion Curry

How to make Whole Roasted Onion Curry. This vegetarian Indian recipe features caramelized onions in a creamy tomato masala sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
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Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Onion Curry
Servings: 6
Calories: 191kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • French knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Butter or Ghee
  • 5 Spanish Cooking Onions halved
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt

Curry Sauce

  • 5 Garlic Cloves
  • 6 Tomatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Tamarind Paste
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • In a large Dutch Oven add the butter and pop into the oven to melt. As soon as it's very hot, add the onions, flat side down. Sprinkle with salt. Let the onions cook for 5 minutes. Once all the onions have sizzled, pop into the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
  • Make the quick curry base by combining the garlic, peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, tamarind, and salt in a food processor. Add the curry and chili powders and blitz until a smooth paste.
  • Take the onions out of the oven and lower the heat to 350 F. Flip the onions over onto their rounded sides.
  • Pour the curry mixture in and around the onions, put the lid on, and place back in the oven and roast for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and take lid off. Drizzle with cream and sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice or naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.6g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 10.3g | Saturated Fat: 6.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 13022mg | Potassium: 814mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10.4g | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg
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