Onion Powder

Description

An essential, multipurpose gravy base for many North Indian curries and veggie dishes is onion masala. Finely chopped or puréed onions are slowly sautéed or caramelized until they take on a deep golden-brown hue. After cooking, a rich paste is made by adding tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and other powdered spices such as chile, coriander, and turmeric. The base’s thick, uniform texture and rich umami flavor are enhanced by this lengthy cooking method. For easy midweek meal preparation, it’s typical to make a big quantity of onion masala.