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Mild Curry Onion Boil
🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
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🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
Place quartered onions in the crockpot
In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, vegetable broth, curry powder, turmeric, and cumin
Pour the liquid mixture over the onions
Add bay leaves, ginger paste, and minced garlic
Drizzle olive oil over the ingredients
Season with salt and pepper
Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours until onions are very tender
Stir occasionally if possible to ensure even cooking
Remove bay leaves before serving
Adjust seasoning to taste before serving
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- 6-quart crockpot
- Sharp knife for cutting onions
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Liquid measuring cup
- Can opener
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
Add potatoes or carrots for a heartier dish
Include a cinnamon stick for extra warmth
Try different curry powder blends for variety
Add cauliflower florets in the last hour of cooking
Incorporate red lentils for protein boost
Use sweet onions for a milder flavor
Add coconut cream instead of milk for richer texture
📊 Nutrition Facts
🔥 Time to Burn Calories
Walking 30min, Running 12min, Cycling 20min
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container
- Keeps in refrigerator for up to 5 days
- Remove bay leaves before storing
🔥 Reheating Tips
- Reheat in microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through
- Can be reheated in crockpot on Low for 30 minutes
- Add a splash of broth if mixture seems dry
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Onions can be cut and stored in airtight container 1 day ahead
- Spice mixture can be combined and stored up to 1 week
- Complete dish can be made 2-3 days ahead and reheated
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Cool completely before freezing
- Freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months
- Thaw overnight in refrigerator before reheating
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve over steamed basmati rice
- Pair with naan bread or chapati
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves
- Add as a side dish to grilled proteins
- Use as a base for curry sauce
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Not cutting onions in uniform sizes
- Using too little liquid in the crockpot
- Opening the lid too frequently during cooking
- Forgetting to remove bay leaves before serving
- Not adjusting seasoning at the end of cooking
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Spicy version: Add red chili flakes or fresh chilies
- Protein-rich: Add chickpeas or tofu chunks
- Root vegetable version: Include parsnips and turnips
- South Indian style: Add mustard seeds and curry leaves
- Thai-inspired: Use Thai curry paste instead of powder
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes, but the flavor will be slightly stronger and the color darker.
Yes, using mild curry powder keeps the heat level comfortable for most people.
Yes, you can substitute with vegetable broth, though it will be less creamy.
Ensure there's enough liquid and avoid cooking on High for too long.
Yes, just ensure your crockpot is large enough and adjust cooking time slightly.
Any mild Indian curry powder blend works well; avoid hot varieties unless desired.
Fresh onions are recommended for best texture and flavor.
Cook uncovered on High for the last 30 minutes.
Yes, but add firmer vegetables at the start and softer ones near the end.
Yes, it freezes well for up to 2 months in airtight containers.
