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.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
Peel the onion. Slice it into thin rings or discs using a sharp knife.
- 2
Place the onions in a mixing bowl. Separate the rings with your hands.
- 3
(optional) Soak the onion rings in water for 15 minutes to reduce the pungent taste and smell. Then discard the water.
- 4
Add red chilli powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, finely chopped green chilli, salt and lime juice.
- 5
Add finely chopped cilantro leaves or mint leaves or both.
- 6
Toss everything until well combined. You can also use your hands to mix the onions with the spices.
- 7
Check the seasoning and adjust if required. Serve immediately.