How to Use Onion Seeds in the Kitchen: Top 3 Healthy and Flavorful Recipes

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Recipes:

Onion and Millet Chakli / Murukku:

Ingredients:
Onion seeds	2 t.spoon
Millet flour	1 cup
Whole wheat flour	1 cup
Salt	as per taste
Black pepper powder	1 t.spoon
Coriander seeds powder	1 t.spoon
Ghee	2 t.spoon
Curd	1 cup
Oil	frying
Recipe:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the millet flour and whole wheat flour.
Add salt and ghee, and mix well using your hands until crumbly.
Add black pepper powder, coriander seed powder, and onion seeds. Mix thoroughly.
Gradually add curd and knead into a dough; it should be firm but not too hard or too soft.
Fill the dough into a chakli (murukku) press. Shape spirals about 2 inches in diameter onto a flat surface. You should get around 20-30 chaklis.
Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the chaklis in batches over medium heat until they turn crisp and dark golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.
Drain on paper towels and serve with your favourite dip or a warm soup.
These chaklis make a nutritious and tasty snack for children, ideal for tiffin boxes or evening supper.

Onion Seeds-Spinach Green Curry:

Ingredients:
Onion seeds	1 t.spoon
Chopped spinach	1 cup
Cabbage chopped	½ cup
Salt	as per taste
Gram flour	2 t.spoon
Green Chilli chopped	2-3 t.spoon
Jaggery (optional)	1 t.spoon
Lemon juice	1 t.spoon
Coriander leaves	2 t.spoon
Sesame oil	2 t.spoon
Cumin seeds	1 t.spoon
Recipe:
Dry roast the gram flour in a frying pan until it turns aromatic. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
In the same pan, heat sesame oil and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
Add chopped green chillies, onion seeds, and chopped cabbage. Saute well for a few minutes.
Add chopped and washed spinach. Cook on medium flame for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the roasted gram flour and jaggery (if using). Mix well and simmer for 1-2 minutes with the lid covered.
Turn off the heat. Add lemon juice and fresh coriander leaves. Mix well.
Serve hot with chapati, brown bread, or brown rice, which is ideal for lunch or dinner.
This is a nourishing, easy-to-digest curry, especially suitable for the elderly or those with weak digestion and constipation. It promotes healthy digestion and overall wellness.

Spiced Carrot Pickle with Onion Seeds:

Ingredients:
Onion seeds	2 t.spoon
Sesame Oil	3 t.spoon
Asafoetida	1 t.spoon
Turmeric	1 t.spoon
Pounded coriander seeds	2 t.spoon
Fennel seeds	1 t.spoon
Carrot chopped (Julian cut)	2 cups
Green chilli chopped	¼ cup
Salt	as per taste / ½ t.spoon
Recipe:
Heat sesame oil in a frying pan, then allow it to cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, combine asafoetida, onion seeds, turmeric, pounded coriander seeds, and fennel seeds.
Pour the cooled oil into the spice mixture and add salt to taste. Mix well.
Add the julienned carrots and chopped green chillies. Toss until everything is evenly coated with the spices.
Transfer the mixture to a clean, airtight container. Let it sit at room temperature for 2-3 days to develop flavour.
If the mixture appears dry after mixing, you can add a bit more oil to coat the ingredients fully.
Enjoy this tangy and flavorful pickle with lunch or dinner as a side condiment. It pairs well with Indian breads and rice dishes.
This pickle is known to boost metabolism and enhance appetite. However, use onion seeds in moderation, as excessive intake may cause heartburn or indigestion in sensitive individuals.