Laccha Pyaz is a flavorful and popular Indian-style salad that features crisp red onions, fragrant herbs, and aromatic spices, all combined to create a refreshing and zesty side dish.
This no-oil salad is also naturally gluten-free and vegan. Perfect as a side dish for North Indian meals or as a topping for wraps and burgers, lachha pyaz is a versatile and flavorful addition to any dish.
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Laccha pyaz is also popularly called masala pyaz in dhabas or streetside eateries. This Indian onion salad is also served with kebabs in Indian restaurants. This simple onion salad uses some basic ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes.
Why you will love this recipe?
- Easy and quick to make: This masala onion salad recipe can be made in just 5 minutes and requires no cooking.
- Flavorful and versatile: The combination of spiced onions, herbs, and spices gives this lachha pyaz a delicious and unique flavor that can be enjoyed as a side dish or used as a topping for wraps, rolls, and burgers.
- Refreshing and crunchy: The fresh and crunchy texture of the onion rings combined with the tangy and spicy flavors make this lachha salad a refreshing and satisfying addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Onion: Use red onions to make masala lachha pyaz.
Spices: I use chaat masala, Kashmiri chili powder, and Indian black salt (kala namak).
Herbs and other ingredients: Cilantro, mint leaves, lemon juice or lime juice, and green chilies.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Peel the onion and slice it into roundels (about ¼ inch thick). Separate the roundels and place them in a bowl.
Step 2: Add water and ice cubes. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Drain all the water from it. Add the powdered spices - chili powder, chaat masala, black salt, and salt. Next, add green chili, lemon juice, mint leaves, and cilantro.
Step 4: Mix everything well and serve.
Expert Tips
Soaking the onions in ice-cold water not only helps reduce their pungency but also helps make the salad crunchy. Do not skip it.
Do not cut the onion into very thin slices as they will turn watery, and this pickled onion salad will not have the crunch.
It is best to serve this laccha pyaz fresh as the onions will lose their crunch if stored for a long time. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and use them within the same day.
Serving Suggestions
This laccha pyaz salad is a perfect accompaniment salad with most North Indian meals. Serve it alongside curries and naan, or pair it with pulao, vegetable biryani, and raita for a well-rounded meal.
Not just with main meals, it can be served with Indian appetizers like paneer tikka and added to wraps and burgers. Additionally, you can serve it with Indian street food like chaat or as a side with paratha for a flavorful combination.
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Laccha Pyaz (Indian Onion Salad)
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala
- ¼ teaspoon black salt optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 green chili finely chopped
- ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves
- A few ice cubes
- Cold water
Instructions
- Peel the onion and slice them into roundels (about ¼ inch thick). Separate the rings and place them in a bowl.
- Add water and ice cubes. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Drain all the water from the onions by placing them in a sieve. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add the spices (chili powder, chaat masala, and black salt), green chili, lemon juice, cilantro, mint leaves, and salt.
- Mix well and serve.
Sue says
This red onion salad looks so yummy, and I love the idea of using it on burgers and wraps. I've got an onion-obsessed friend who's going to go crazy for it!
Ksenia says
I made this using kashmiri chili powder, as specified, and I can't even express just how much flavor that added! I was skeptical about an onion salad, but I have to admit it worked really well with my salmon skewers and rice!
Sarah Walker Caron says
The combination of red onions and herbs must go spectacularly with North Indian dishes! I was surprised by the ice water step, but can't wait to see how it works in action.
Anne says
Delicious recipe! I love taking a basic veggie like onions and making it taste exciting.
Healing Tomato says
What an unbelievably delicious salad idea! Growing up, my grandma used to make this onion salad. So, I was so happy to make your recipe because it turned out just like how she used to make it. Put it on a paneer sandwich and it was super tasty!