LACCHA PYAZ (ONION SALAD)

Laccha Pyaz is a spicy onion salad which is popular in India, especially in North India. This quick salad is prepared with onion (preferably red onion) and some basic spices and herbs. This salad is a staple as restaurants and highway dhabas. This salad goes well with meals and also some snacks and appetizers.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: —
Serves: 2 persons

Ingredients:
2 medium red onions
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
1/2 tsp chaat masala
1 lemon
Salt to taste
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander

Method:

1. Cut onions into slices.
2. Soak this rings in ice cold water for 10-15 minutes. This keeps the onions crisp and fresh for little longer and also cut down the spiciness and pungent taste of onions.
3. Then remove from water, add all spices, salt, coriander and lemon. Toss it well.
4. Our spicy and tangy onion salad is ready.