Masala Onion Salad
Masala Onion Salad is a quick and easy salad recipe that can be made in minutes. It is a perfect side dish to any Indian meal and can be served with rice, roti, or any other main dish. The salad is vegan, gluten-free, and low in calories, making it suitable for people with various dietary preferences. However, people with an onion allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Onion Allergy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
48 kcal
Protein
1 g
Carbs
8 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Chillies, green-2
1 tsp (5g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Coriander leaves
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Lemon, juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
CHILLIES, dry
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Onion Finely Chopped
1 small onion (70g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
· Thinly slice the red onion. If you prefer a milder onion flavor, you can soak the sliced onions in cold water for about 10 minutes, then drain before using.
· In a mixing bowl, add the sliced red onions
· Add the finely chopped green chilies to the bowl. Adjust the amount to your preferred level of spiciness.
· Sprinkle the roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, red chili powder, and a pinch of salt over the vegetables.
· Toss the ingredients together gently to ensure that the spices are evenly distributed.
· Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or spices if needed.
· Garnish the masala onion salad with fresh cilantro leaves.
· Optionally, squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice over the salad to add some tangy flavor.
NotesNutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
Community Reviews & Results
Pooja Menon
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Masala Onion Salad was. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Yashika Masurkar
"Tried making this last night, and it matched my strict calorie targets effortlessly. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Will be making this again very soon."
Seema Dutta
"Prepped this over the weekend, and I loved how light yet filling this Masala Onion Salad turned out to be. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Varun Kapoor
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and Masala Onion Salad fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."