Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Fried Onion Paste


We are expecting some guests over the weekend. 

This translates as my existence seems to be centred around onions, garlic and ginger.
 
I have this thing that I have to prepare almost all major things beforehand - so that I can act efficient so that everything works out smoothly on the D-day.  I was like that even before marriage, when I used to cook for The Foosa's B'day or Christmas day breakfast or any such thing. .

Which is partly the reason why I get so exhausted. Also, we have W, who is on lent for Saturday's lunch which means I have to get both veg and non veg sides on the table with my Ghee Rice.
The Techie Man seemed a bit disturbed by my harassed state the other day and said that we will just eat out.

I refused the offer.

And continued on my plight.
I really don't have enough time to put up any elaborate recipe posts.

Which is why I am posting what can be called a 'Basic Kitchen How To' today.

 So that this space won't go dead for a week.

Also, it will allow me to just call this Fried Onion paste along with my Tomato Purée when I'm posting Butter Paneer Masala next week ;)

What You Will Need: 
  1. Onions, thinly sliced - There is no measure here. I just took 3 cups. If you are going to try out some recipes calling for this, it would be better to have a good quantity up there as the quanittiy reduces much when made into a paste
  2. Salt
  3. Oil - Use a neutral tasting one.
  4. Water - To grind
On To the Cauldron: 

Heat up some oil in a non stick pan.

Sauté onions with some salt till they get browned well.

 Allow them to cool once done and then grind to a smooth paste with a little water.
You can store this in the freezer for months.
Sending this to Katie's "How to Tuesdays", Myrna and Joye's 4th Thursday Blog Hop and Miz Helen's Full Plate Thursday of 2-14-13. 

Your's Truly,

 Slightly Deranged and Distressed in OnionVille.
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19 comments:

  1. Very useful post,comes in handy:)

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  2. It is just as useful. Handy paste that can be used for any curries :)

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  4. Hi Priya, thanks for sharing the onion paste. It look really good and useful.
    Happy valentine's day to you.

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    1. Thanks Amelia. Happy Valentine's day to you too :)

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  5. Good post . first time your blog am following u . Glad if u will follow me back.

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    1. Hi Beena, Thanks a lot for visiting. Glad that you liked the post. Thanks for the follow too - will surely follow you back :)

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    2. Beena, I visited both your blogs - you have a great space out there :) But errr... I can't find the GFC button or the comment box. Am I mistaken?

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  6. This sounds delicious. Yeah, I love making recipes ahead so things are well prepared on any special day/event. Those onion are gorgeous. Love that slightly purple color. :)

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    1. Thanks a lot Amy :) I'm a crazy do ahead girl at times ;)

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  7. I usually make this but never really store it :) It sure does make a curry look rich in color!

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    1. Kankana, it does make a curry so rich! It can be stored - and I love to have some of it in my freezer for emergencies (and may be lethargic days too ;)).

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  8. This recipe is fabulous, I will be making this recipe very soon. Hope you are having a great Valentine Weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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    1. Thanks a lot Miz Helen :) Love your event and I adore the effort that you take in visiting all the blogs that are linked up and leaving a word of encouragement! Have a great weekend :)

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  9. What a fantastic base for so many recipes! I hadn't thought to prepare it in advance, then add it to dishes whenever necessary. Great idea. Thank you!

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    1. Thanks a lot Yasmeen! Yes, it is good to have some of it stashed in the freezer - Saves a lot of trouble when you don't have much time :)

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