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Mezgaldi Of Onions

This Mezgaldi Of Onions recipe uses Olive Oil, Powdered Saffron, Cinnamon, and Sugar. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup
• 1/4 tsp
• 4 tbsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Arrange onions in layers in a large shallow bowl.

2. 2

   Combine oil, saffron, ginger, pepper, half cinnamon & sugar.

3. 3

   Pour over onions, add just enough water to cover.

4. 4

   Mix well & let marinate for 2 hours.

5. 5

   Place celery stalks crossways in the bottom of a tagine or casserole.

6. 6

   This protects the onions from scorching.

7. 7

   Arrange onions in overlapping layers & pour over marinade. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon & sugar.

8. 8

   Cover tagine & cook at 325F for 30 to 40 minutes & then uncover & brown under a broiler just before serving.

9. 9

   The onions should be lsightly caramelized & very tender.