Grilled Onion
Quick & Sweet. Grilled onions are great sides, esp. with grilled meat or paneer/Indian Cheese or any other vegetables.
The above photo is my entry for CLICK: August, 2009 this month. The theme is Allium. Jai & Bee have asked me to be one of the judges. Thank you very much! I am honored & thrilled! to be a part of one of my favorite (& obsession inducing) events, in a different way this time:-D. Have you CLICKED yet? Get busy & send in your entries…Read CLICK:August 2009 (Allium) for more details.
I might not be like my other half, who could eat an onion like an apple, but I do like lightly cooked onions & cooking with onions:-). Last week I had grilled onions along with the Chicken Malai Tikka Kabab. Unlike most of the times when I throw in the onions along with the chicken, I had basted the onion slices with some herb oil I had. A little touch with a whole lot of difference!
Grilled Onion
Note/Tip: Prepare the oil/butter at least a few hours before grilling so the aroma of the herbs are infused well. overnight works even better.
Ingredients:
- 2 Large red or sweet onions or few Small Onions
- 3 Tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
- 2 Teaspoon chopped fresh thyme/ rosemary/cilantro or any other herb you would like to use
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Preparation:If you are using the big onions: peel the skin & cut them into thick slices; like 5-6 slices per onion.
If you are using the small onions: peel the skin & cut them into halves.
Stir in the herbs & pepper in the melted butter/oil & let it rest.
Place onion slices in a container; cover them with water & let them rest for about 1/2 hour. Drain.
Drizzle onion slices/halves with herb butter/oil, reserving some for basting. Let them sit for at least half an hour.
Grill onions, covered with lid, over medium-high for 6 to 8 minutes. Turn them over & baste with reserved butter/oil mixture. Cook each side for a few minutes. The onions may be grilled indoors on the stove top grill too. ( I have done that on my cast iron grill pan).
Serve as a side.
BBQ/Grilling Tips: Turn the Slices only ones to get the good grill marks. Do not keep on impatiently turning them every few seconds.
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August 16th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Ooh, I love those grill marks! And eating an onion like an apple? You are exaggerating, I hope!
No Sig! i am not! He can eat more than half of those JUMBO size onions with his meal! But no he does not take it for his lunch, he takes apples:-)
August 16th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
awesome picture soma! and uh..eating onions like apples? Seriously?
August 17th, 2009 at 12:08 am
something for you on my blog
August 17th, 2009 at 12:43 am
That looks so yummm..one of my favorites!
August 17th, 2009 at 12:54 am
Looks cool! Nice entry for the event too!
August 17th, 2009 at 1:35 am
All I can say is Oh my! How concentric!
August 17th, 2009 at 2:14 am
Lovely clicks…looks gud
August 17th, 2009 at 5:00 am
Love that photo! Those onions look incredibly appetizing with those grillmarks on… But ok, eating an onion like an apple?/ Seriously?
LOL:-D.. not like a fruit, but yes with his meal (Indian menu ) he will eat !
August 17th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Love the grill marks on the onions!
August 17th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Yea..Im one of those who turn onions frequently on the grill!
Next time will try patiently to get those pretty grill marks like yours.
August 17th, 2009 at 6:27 am
Me too grill onion often..whole ones..yours pictures are superb as you know !!
August 17th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Nice picture Soma!!!!
August 17th, 2009 at 7:35 am
I love grilled onion, fantastic picture SOma!
August 17th, 2009 at 7:57 am
hi soma……..
grilled onion….never heard of before.tis looks too good..superb pic
by the way my husband loves raw onion too……so doesnt surprise me.:-)
August 17th, 2009 at 8:27 am
I thought I was weird for liking grilled onions! I love it! So sweet and soft..Mmm
August 17th, 2009 at 8:31 am
my alll time favourite.. even my husbands
yummmm!! years turned out nice!
cheers!!
August 17th, 2009 at 8:41 am
They look perfect soma ! I love grill marks on anything . Sweet and soft and melting into one’s mouth ! delicious !
August 17th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Lovely and perfect, nothing could be better!
August 17th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Gorgeous picture of grilled onions!
August 17th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
That looks so perfect with grill marks in it.. and awesome click.
August 17th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Wow..I love ‘em..In hotels they do give this tangy grilled onions withe kebabs..I used to gorge them more than kababs ..so yumm..n then on make them often..lovely click Soma..n congrats on being selected as the judge..now I can send my pic with confidence..;););)
August 17th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
woowww!! Looks yummy!!
August 17th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
I just love these…..beautiful !!
August 17th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
The grilled onion look so yummie…nice side for any grilled meat! Great pictures as well!
August 17th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Nice pictures
I love onion and its can be cooked in many ways 
August 17th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
lovely pic soma!!!!!!grilled onions look superb!
August 18th, 2009 at 12:29 am
I love the simplicity of this! Carmelised onions are a real treat.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Love the caramelized flavor of the grilled onions.I did click for the theme,will post it soon.Happy Judging
August 18th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
I thought I mentioned somewhere that I love raw onions like your husband! I can’t figure out where. FB is ruining me. I hardly
comment here now. But trust me, all the recipes have been bookmarked!
I love eating my onions chopped with salt and lemon juice. But then, if you’re doing this for me
I wouldn’t mind this either!
August 18th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
So many ways to have them! In sandwiches, on top of biryani or pulav……..:)
August 18th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Yum, yum…I love grilled onions. Beautiful pictures
August 19th, 2009 at 5:08 am
Love it Soma,its one of my favourites,too delicious and easy.YUMYUM
August 20th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Love grilled onion…yum
Amazing pictures Soma…
August 20th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Amazing pictures Soma…
Love grilled onion…yum
September 7th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
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