Description
Cumin Butter Onion Boil is a simple, flavorful dish featuring tender onions cooked in a butter and cumin seed broth. This comforting and aromatic recipe highlights the natural sweetness of onions combined with the warm, earthy flavor of cumin, making it a perfect side dish or light meal to enjoy in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Melt Butter: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat until fully liquified and starting to bubble gently.
- Sauté Cumin Seeds: Add the cumin seeds to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until they become fragrant and lightly toasted, releasing their essential oils.
- Cook Onions: Add the thinly sliced onions to the pot and cook them, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and translucent, which should take about 5 minutes.
- Boil and Simmer: Pour in 4 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to meld the flavors and soften the onions further.
- Season and Serve: Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt to taste, then serve the cumin butter onion broth hot, perfect as a light soup or side dish.
Notes
- For added depth, garnish with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.
- You can substitute water with vegetable broth for a richer flavor.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or steamed rice.
- Use unsalted butter if you want to control the salt level more precisely.
- Adjust cumin quantity to taste; cumin powder can be used if seeds are unavailable.
