Garlic Onion Recipe

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Beginner
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A fragrant, aromatic base for curries and stews featuring caramelized onions and roasted garlic.
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This rich garlic onion mixture is the perfect foundation for authentic Indian curries, dals, and savory stews. By slowly cooking down fresh garlic and onions with warming spices, you create a deep, complex flavor profile that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. The texture is smooth and luxurious, with a natural sweetness from the caramelized onions balanced by the pungent kick of fresh garlic. It’s incredibly versatile; use it as a quick-start base for weekday dinners or simmer it low and slow for weekend feasts. This vegan-friendly sauce captures the essence of home-style cooking, offering a robust aroma and taste that feels both comforting and vibrant on the palate.

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Garlic Onion Recipe

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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 261.0

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This rich garlic onion mixture is the perfect foundation for authentic Indian curries, dals, and savory stews. By slowly cooking down fresh garlic and onions with warming spices, you create a deep, complex flavor profile that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. The texture is smooth and luxurious, with a natural sweetness from the caramelized onions balanced by the pungent kick of fresh garlic. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly versatile; use it as a quick-start base for weekday dinners or simmer it low and slow for weekend feasts. This vegan-friendly sauce captures the essence of home-style cooking, offering a robust aroma and taste that feels both comforting and vibrant on the palate.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the red chillies, chopped onion, sliced lemongrass, grated ginger, coriander roots and stems, lime rind, kaffir lime leaves, and garlic cloves into a food processor.
  2. Pulse the mixture until the ingredients are roughly chopped and well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a pan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and softened.
  4. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before blending again if a smoother consistency is desired for your dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 261.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g8%
Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Cholesterol 11.8mg4%
Sodium 30.8mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 50.2g17%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 2.2g
Protein 10.0g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: garlic, onion, indian, sauce, curry base, vegan, aromatic, spices, lemongrass, ginger, kaffir lime, coriander, chilli, homemade, blending, cooking, flavorful, recipe
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