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Dahi Wale Pyaaz Recipe

Lakshman Rao Sarnala
Dahi Wale Pyaaz is a rich and flavorful North Indian dish made with onions cooked in a creamy yogurt-based gravy. This delicious curry pairs perfectly with roti, naan, or rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 10-12 small onions or 2 large onions, sliced
  • 1 cup yogurt (curd), whisked
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp gram flour (besan)
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil or ghee in a pan and add cumin and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
  • Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Sprinkle gram flour (besan) over the onions and mix well, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat and slowly add whisked yogurt while stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
  • Add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, and mix well.
  • Let the curry simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gravy thickens.
  • Sprinkle garam masala and mix well.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti, paratha, or rice.

Notes

  • Use fresh, thick yogurt to avoid curdling.
  • Stir continuously while adding yogurt to maintain a smooth texture.
Keyword Dahi Wale Pyaaz, Onion Curry