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Rich And Creamy Malai Pyaaz Sabzi
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Rich And Creamy
Malai Pyaaz
Sabzi For Lazy Dinner Nights

18 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
19
Ingredients
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Malai Pyaaz Sabzi is a rich North Indian-style dish where thick onion petals cook gently in a creamy, spiced base made with fresh malai and everyday pantry spices. Onion-forward curries have long been part of home-style cooking across northern India because onions remain affordable, versatile, and naturally sweet after cooking. In this preparation, the onions stay slightly chunky, giving the dish both texture and a mellow sweetness that balances the warming spices beautifully. This comforting curry tastes especially satisfying during colder months when creamier gravies and hot parathas become regular dinner choices. Fresh malai creates a velvety consistency without needing cashew paste or packaged cream, while kalaunji and hing bring a subtle earthy aroma often found in traditional Indian kitchens. The coriander and kasuri methi added at the end brighten the heavy creaminess and keep the flavours balanced. A well-made sabzi recipe like this one works for both everyday meals and festive family lunches or dinner because it cooks quickly yet feels indulgent on the table. The onions absorb the spice mixture slowly without turning mushy, which helps every bite taste layered and rich. Serve it with flaky parathas, soft phulkas, or jeera rice for a deeply satisfying homemade meal.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
300 gramsFresh malai
6Small onions
2 tablespoonsOil
1 teaspoonCumin seeds
1/2 teaspoonAsafoetida
1 teaspoonOnion seeds (kalaunji)
1 tablespoonChopped garlic
1/2 tablespoonChopped ginger
2Green chillies, chopped
to tasteSalt
1 teaspoonRed chilli powder
1 tablespoonCoriander powder
1 teaspoonCumin powder
1/2 teaspoonTurmeric powder
1/2 teaspoonGaram masala powder
1/4 teaspoonKasuri methi powder
2-3 tablespoonsChopped coriander leaves
for garnishFresh coriander sprig
for servingParanthe

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Slice Onions

Peel the onions and slice them thickly so they keep their shape while cooking. Separate the onion layers gently using your fingers to create curved petals that absorb the masala evenly. Keeping the slices slightly thick also prevents them from dissolving into the gravy later.

Step 1
Step 1: Slice Onions
3 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Prepare Tempering
4 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Cook Onion Base
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Add Spices
2 Minutes