Piyaz Lachha (Onion Relish) Recipe

This is decorative condiment normally served at social gatherings

It has more to do with the presentation in how the ingredients are cut then anything else. In India, Sambar Onions are used. Sambar onions look like a cross between shallots and red Bermuda onions. I have chose to use Red onions. You may chose shallots.

Ingredients

1. Red Onion: 1

2. Serrano: 2

3. Garlic Cloves: 4

4. Ginger: 3"

5. Fresh Lime juice: 1 Tablespoon

6. Cayenne powder: 1 teaspoon or to taste

7. Salt: 1 teaspoon or to taste

8. Sugar: Pinch

Method

Step 1 Prep

1. Slice onion into very thin rings

2. Slice Serrano in to thin vertical strips. Remove seeds and white membrane to reduce heat if desired

3. Peel and mince Garlic

4. Peel and cut Ginger in to thin long strips

Step 2 Marinate

Combine Lime juice, salt, Cayenne, and sugar.

Step 3 Rest

Put prepared ingredients in a glass bowl. Pour the marinate over. Toss till everything is well covered. Let it rest covered in refrigerator for 2 hours