Eazy Onions in Olive Oil, 390g

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We used cinnamon, coriander, cumin, turmeric and fennel seeds which give this recipe so many fantastic flavours! When is National Curry Week? It all depends, of course, on how many onions you have and the size of your pan.With the slicing and slow cooking, even one or two onions is going to take at least 30–40 minutes.A large batch could need up to twice as long. This means that there is a good case for making a large batch and setting some aside for later. Why make caramelized onions? Shallots – These are delicious, but they are more expensive and so fiddly to peel and slice. By all means throw a few in if you have them. You can’t. For great caramelized onions, you are in it for the long haul, so cook these onions when you have nothing else in the diary.

If you are looking for some other sauce recipes, why not try our Easy Bread Sauce, Kebab Shop Chilli Sauce, Garlic Sauce or Healthy BBQ Sauce? Jump to: Make a pissaladiere, using the onions to cover a puff pastry sheet or pizza base, and top with olives and anchovies. Onions – I like a mix of regular yellow onions, with a few red thrown in, but you can use whichever you prefer. More on onion types below. Fresh herbs – a sprig of a fresh woody herb is delicious with the onions. Thyme is a favourite here or oregano, or marjoram. Or even a bay leaf. Go gently with the quantity, as the long slow cooking will extract a lot of flavour. Less is more here.See the collage picture below to help with step by step instructions on making this delicious lamb curry. Faster preparation ingredients we used for this recipe. Rich, sweet and fragrant, the resulting onions are almost impossible to resist and can lift all sorts of dishes to new heights. They are essential as the topping to a pissaladiere and fabulous on a steak, burger or hot dog.

Gia Garlic Puree& Gia Chilli Pureeare available from most supermarkets. Perfect to save the time and hassle of chopping/pureeing the garlic and chilli yourself. With the vegetable a staple of many dishes, Paul Bidwell, the supermarket’s onion buyer, said Sunions would be a versatile ingredient. The “sweetness of this type of onion lends itself perfectly to a variety of dishes, from salads to hot meals”, he said . Unleash your inner chef with our selection of onions. From white onions for cooking, to mild red onions and shallots for salads, we’ve got a wide range available. High in antioxidants, these versatile ingredients are just what you need to take your dishes up a notch. Thyme - We like to have a bit of herby flavour to our onion gravy and dried thyme works really well. You could use fresh, but you would need to increase the amount used. Rosemary or sage would work well too. We made this curry for National Curry week that started on the 7th October along with our Onion Rice, Mint Raita and last but not least our family and friend's favourite Mango Chutney, and it was a true feast!Red onions – These are milder and have less of the onion flavour. For best results, keep these to no more a third of the total mix or the final result will be an odd colour. Keep the heat low – Slowly does it. Caramelizing onions is all about slowly reducing them, letting the water evaporate and drawing the sugars out. You are not frying or sautéing them. If you want to, you can add your favourite spices to vary the onions. Obviously what you choose will depend on how you want to serve them, but you could add harissa or curry spices if you like.

Once you have perfected your own onion gravy recipe, you are going to be using it over and over again. A versatile recipe that will really take all your family favourite meals to the next level. Onions - We have used brown onions, but there is no reason you couldn't make a red onion gravy. You could also use frozen onions to save time. You could also add shallots which have a real sweet flavour.

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Use them as a filling in a savoury flan or quiche. There are some tasty commercial versions of this but some are pricey and homemade is always so much better. However, onion goggles could soon be obsolete thanks to Sunions, which Waitrose says are “perfect for those with sensitive eyes as well as cooking in the kitchen with children”. Butter & olive oil – I use a mixture of salted butter and good olive oil. The butter adds lots of flavour and the olive oil will help stop the butter burning. Use all olive oil if you prefer to avoid dairy.

The crucial thing to understand about this recipe is that just can’t rush an onion. These caramelized onions require your constant presence for at least an hour and a half.I find it all rather meditative, and recipes like this give you plenty of time for thinking or just clearing your head. It takes how long? If you love Chinese cuisines, keep staples such as garlic, ginger and spring onions on hand. They go well together in everything from stir-fries and soups to dumplings and noodles. Fan of caramelised onions? Add them to your grilled cheese sandwich for extra depth of flavour. And serve it with some comforting homemade French onion soup. Before you start, read my step-by-step instructions, with photos, hints and tips so you can make this recipe perfectly every time.Once you have mastered how to make onion gravy, you are going to want to put it on everything - no exaggeration. We think it goes perfectly with sausage and mash, so get some really good quality sausages and our Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes or Microwave Mashed Potatoes and some Minted Peas.