Anupama's Kitchen
Spring Onions or Scallions Dish With Besan
Spring onions look similar to scallions, but they have small onion bulbs at the base. They are harvested in spring, hence called “spring onions”. Spring onions are sweeter and mellower than regular onions, but the greens are more intense in flavor than scallions. Scallions are generally available year-round. Scallions are long, with a white stem end. Spring onions are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamins A, vitamin B6, thiamine, folate and calcium and a good source of dietary fibers. They also have minerals such as potassium, copper, chromium, manganese, iron, etc.
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Serving Size
Serves 3
Spring onions or Scallions support bone health, minimizes risk of cancer, helps in lowering cholesterol levels, decreases the risk of heart attacks and strokes and also have antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Mostly in western countries, Spring onions or Scallions are used for garnishing, in salads, soups, or addition to Asian stir fries or meat dishes. But, in my home, we make vegetable dishes are quite different from what you have tasted anywhere. We either add roasted Besan (Chickpea flour) or sometimes even add dry shrimps for taste. The recipe which I have given here, we will use Besan (Chickpea flour) for a delicious taste. If you don’t have Besan (Chickpea flour) in hand, please substitute with rice or millet flour.
This recipe is one of the best additions for pregnant women and postpartum moms as it is high in so many nutritional values.
Ingredients
- 4 Spring Onions Bunch (Washed thoroughly)
- 1/4 Yellow Onion (Finley Chopped)
- 3 Tablespoons of Ghee
- 3 Curry Leaves
- ½ Teaspoons Mustard Seeds
- ¼ Teaspoon Turmeric
- ¼ Teaspoon Hing
- 1 Teaspoon Red Chili powder
- 5 Teaspoons Besan or Chickpea Flour
- Salt as Required
Instructions
- Step 1: Preparing Spring Onions:
- Wash green stems and white bulbs of spring onions thoroughly. Cut the white bulbs and keep in separate bowl. Throw away any roots, we do not need them for cooking.
- Chop the green spring onions stems finely. Also, chop white bulbs finely as well and keep it separately from green chopped leaves.
- Step 2: Preparing the Vegetable:
- On a medium heat, in a heavy pan, put ghee and let it melt. Add mustard seeds, and curry leaves.
- As the seeds start popping, add chopped white onions and yellow onions. Once they are brown, add hing and turmeric. Stir well.
- Add red chili powder and turmeric powder. Mix well. Let it cook for 30 seconds.
- Then add chopped spring onions. Mix well. Do not add any water.
- Cover it with lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Roasting Besan or Chickpea Flour:
- In a separate pan, on medium heat, in a heavy pan, add Besan or Chickpea flour. Roast for 3-5 minutes till it becomes light brown and becomes fragrant.
- Step 4: Assembling Final Product:
- Once Besan or Chickpea flour is roasted, mix it in spring onions, which we already prepared.
- Let whole vegetable cook for another minute. Then take off from the stove and garnish it with chopped cilantro. Serve it with hot cumin rice or roti.