Indian Onion Salad (Laccha Pyaaz)

easy indian onion salad garnished with mint and spices

5 from 5 votes

Indian Onion Salad (Laccha Pyaaz)

This popular Indian salad - sliced onion rings tossed in a tangy, spicy dressing and fresh herbs, makes it a perfect accompaniment for your Indian curry. This is not only gluten-free but a no-oil salad.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: indian onion salad, laccha pyaaz, raw red onion salad

Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan

Method: No-cook

Servings:

Author: Meeta Arora

Ingredients

1 Red Onion medium
1/4 teaspoon Red Chili powder (Mirchi powder) I used Kashmiri chili powder, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
1/2 teaspoon Chaat Masala
1 Green Chili Pepper finely diced, adjust to taste
2 tablespoon Cilantro leaves finely chopped
2 tablespoon Mint leaves (Pudhina) optional, finely chopped
2 tablespoon Lime juice
1/4 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste

Instructions

Peel the onion. Slice it into thin rings or discs using a sharp knife.
Place the onions in a mixing bowl. Separate the rings with your hands.
(optional) Soak the onion rings in water for 15 minutes to reduce the pungent taste and smell. Then discard the water.
Add red chilli powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, finely chopped green chilli, salt and lime juice.
Add finely chopped cilantro leaves or mint leaves or both.
Toss everything until well combined. You can also use your hands to mix the onions with the spices.
Check the seasoning and adjust if required. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Onions: Use fresh onions and be sure to use a sharp knife for cutting them.

Spices: Adjust the spice level as per your preference. If you don't like green chillies, you can skip them.

Tangy flavor: You can use vinegar instead of lime juice.

Serve immediately as the onions become soggy from the juices that are released from the salt.

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