Ingredients

• 8 to 10 small onions
• 1/2 tsp - coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - garam masala
• 2 tbsp - tamarind extract
• 1 tomato (chopped into cubes)
• 1 medium capsicum (chopped into cubes)
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp - oil
• 1/2 tsp - cumin
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
• pinch of asafoetida

How to Make Stuffed Onions

• Peel the onions, top and tail them, but keep the node intact. Make 2 vertical slits at the tail - at 90 degrees - almost till the bottom. Do not break the onion.
• Mix all the dry masalas and stuff into the slits.
• Heat oil in a pan, add the cumin and mustard seeds, let them splutter. Add the tomatoes, capsicum and tamarind water. Cook for a minute.
• Add the onions and if needed, add some more of the masala. Add 1/2 cup water and cook on low flame till the onions are tender.
• Serve hot with chapattis.