Sweet Sour Onion Curry Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
• STEP 2.Add sliced onions and cook until they turn golden brown and caramelized.
• STEP 3.Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for a minute.
• STEP 4.Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
• STEP 5.Add tamarind pulp, jaggery, and water. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
• STEP 6.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Tips

• To caramelize onions faster, add a pinch of sugar while cooking.
• Adjust the sweetness and tanginess according to your taste by adding more or less jaggery and tamarind pulp.
• For a spicier curry, increase the amount of red chili powder or add green chilies.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover curry can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the curry on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
• Serve the sweet and sour onion curry as a side dish with rice or bread, or enjoy it as a main course with naan or roti.