Crispy Fried Onions for biryani - Birista / Beresta recipe - Cooking Carnival (2024)

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Crispy Fried Onions – Beautiful Golden deep fried onions usually use for Biryanis. These golden beauties are also called Birista or beresta or Onions for biryani.

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These crispy fried onions are loaded with so many flavors that I can’t stop munching on them. 🙂

How to make crispy Fried Onions for Vegetable Biryani. Birista | Beresta | onions for Biryani.

Crispy Fried onions also called Birista | Beresta is very essential for good biryani. Biryani is incomplete without crispy fried onions.

Crispy fried onions are used for garnishing as well as cooking for biryanis. You can also use it in Dal, curries, Pulaos, casseroles etc. They make dishes tastier.

For extra flavors and crunch, you can try them on

Sandwiches

Soups

Savory dips

Beresta is full of flavors and it takes any dish to the next level.

They are easily available in any Indian Grocery store.

But I prefer to make my own Birista for biryanis and any other dishes as a topping. I usually make it in a large batch and freeze it. It stays well in an airtight container or in Ziploc bags for a year in the freezer. So its totally worth to make fried onions for biryanis at home in large quantity.

Frying the onions slices in a big batch defiantly makes the job easier later.

Though the process of making Birista / Fried onion for biryani is only frying the onions in oil till browned, there are some tips and tricks which will help to make perfect Birista for biryani at home.

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Some tips and tricks to make crispy, golden brown Birista at home.

Use thinly and equally sliced onions so that they get fried equally and well.

Make sure to fry onions in hot oil or else they would turn soggy and oily.

Drain all the extra moisture from onions by placing onions on a paper towel for about an hour.

The oil should be enough to cover the onions.

Keep in mind that onions will brown slightly more even after taking out from the oil.

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Crispy Fried Onions

Crispy Fried Onions - Beautiful Golden deep fried onions usually use for Biryanis. These golden beauties are also called Birista or beresta or Onions for biryani.

Course Toppings

Cuisine Indian

Keyword For biryani, Fried onions

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

resting time 1 hour hour

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 3 cups

Author Dhwani

Ingredients

  • 1 kg - Onions I have used brown onions
  • 2 ½ cups - oil for frying

Instructions

  • Peel the Onions and wash them.

  • Cut the onions into thin and even slices.

  • Take a large paper towel and spread the onion slices over it. Keep it aside for an hour to get rid of the excess moisture.

  • Heat oil in a pan

  • When the oil is hot, add the half of the sliced onions.

  • Fry them on high heat for 5 to 6 minutes.

  • Now simmer the heat and fry until onions are golden brown in color and crispy, stirring the onions occasionally.

  • Remove the onions on a plate lined with paper towel.

  • Do the same process with the remaining half sliced onions.

  • Keep in mind that onions will brown slightly more even after taking out from the oil.

  • Leave the birista on the plate for 10 minutes or until cool down completely.

  • Store in an airtight container and freeze it until next use. Stays good up to a year in the freezer.

Notes

Use thinly and equally sliced onions so that they get fried equally and well.

Make sure to fry onions in hot oil or else they would turn soggy and oily.

Drain all the extra moisture from onions by placing onions on a paper towel for about an hour.

The oil should be enough to cover the onions.

Keep in mind that onions will brown slightly more even after taking out from the oil.

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  1. Crispy Fried Onions for biryani - Birista / Beresta recipe - Cooking Carnival (10)Sushma says

    Crispy Fried Onions for biryani - Birista / Beresta recipe - Cooking Carnival (11)
    I loved how simple this recipe is.. usually I add cornflour too but now will try it once without the flour too

    Reply

    • Crispy Fried Onions for biryani - Birista / Beresta recipe - Cooking Carnival (12)Dhwani Mehta says

      Thank you so much, Sushma!! 🙂

      Reply

  2. Crispy Fried Onions for biryani - Birista / Beresta recipe - Cooking Carnival (13)Sneha Nambiar says

    Crispy Fried Onions for biryani - Birista / Beresta recipe - Cooking Carnival (14)
    Thank you for explaining so clearly and in detail.

    Reply

    • Crispy Fried Onions for biryani - Birista / Beresta recipe - Cooking Carnival (15)Dhwani Mehta says

      My pleasure. 🙂

      Reply

  3. Crispy Fried Onions for biryani - Birista / Beresta recipe - Cooking Carnival (16)Purviz Anjum says

    Hi Dhawni
    I would appreciate if you let me know the ratio of onions… For example… f i need 2 kg barista then how many raw onions are required?
    Thanks

    Reply

    • Crispy Fried Onions for biryani - Birista / Beresta recipe - Cooking Carnival (17)Dhwani Mehta says

      Hi purviz,
      It’s really hard to tell the ratio as I have never measured it. Really sorry dear.

      Reply

    • Crispy Fried Onions for biryani - Birista / Beresta recipe - Cooking Carnival (18)ChansonD says

      From other recipes I’ve looked at, one large onion yields about half a cup.

      Reply

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FAQs

Why are my crispy onions not crispy? ›

Oil not hot enough or deep enough. Onion not cut small enough. Onion has a lot of moisture in it. If it's too thick it'll soften and cook rather than crisp.

Which onions to use in biryani? ›

Also known as birista, these are thin onion slices deep fried to perfection until golden, fragrant and crisp. Fried onions are great to use in all your Biryanis, Pulao and Korma dishes. A few tablespoons of these fried onions in your curry paste, is going to impart a magical flavor.

What is the best brand of crispy onions? ›

There are a few styles to be aware of and all are superb: French's, the American original and the largest of them all, lightly dusted with some kind of starchy fairy sprinkle that makes them supremely crunchy. Lars brand: much denser, compact shreds with phenomenal allium flavor and a clean finish.

How to use crispy onions? ›

Add crunch to salads, stir fries, hotdogs, burgers and bakes with our crispy onions. " These crispy fried onions can be used as a delicious topping for pasta salads, burgers and classic hot dogs.

What makes frying more crispy? ›

The perfect temperature for frying foods is 375°F (190°C). This temperature provides the ideal combination of heat and oil saturation to achieve a crispy, golden-brown texture. However, some recipes may require higher or lower temperatures depending on the type of food being fried.

How to crisp up soggy fried onions? ›

Instructions
  1. Preheat your toaster oven to 350 F.
  2. Warm them up in the microwave for no more than 10 seconds.
  3. Place some aluminum foil (or parchment paper) on your baking sheet.
  4. Add your onion rings in a single layer to ensure that you have a crispy texture.
  5. Heat them up 5-7 minutes. Be sure to flip them at least once.
  6. Enjoy.

What is the secret ingredient for biryani? ›

Zafrani biryani: One of the links to the biryani with royalty remains is that of saffron-infused milk or ghee added to the layers of rice to bring oomph and separate the dish from plebeian food.

What makes biryani more tasty? ›

By cooking the chicken and gravy together, all of the spices blend nicely, and the chicken tastes great. Butter, meat stock, edible fragrance, rose water, milk and kewda should be added in the biryani while layering the rice properly over the chicken.

What is the most important spice in biryani? ›

Shahi Jeera imparts a smoky, pungent and earthy flavor that is unique to itself. There is no substitute and I would suggest not to make biryani masala without that.

What is the name of crispy onions? ›

These moreish crispy onions, often referred to as 'tobacco onions' and made from freshly sliced onion, coated in seasoned flour and cooked in rapeseed oil. They are the perfect complement to many meals, salads or sandwiches and also be eaten as a snack.

Why do McDonald's onions taste so good? ›

McDonald's preps its onions by using dehydrated onion pieces that are rehydrated in-store, which means they have already been cut and slowly cooked in a dehydrator.

Are crispy fried onions real onions? ›

French's® Crispy Fried Onions are America's #1 brand of crispy onions made with only real, whole yellow globe onions to deliver texture and craveable flavor to your menu without adding labor cost.

Why do you soak onions in water before frying? ›

When preparing raw onions, soak in cold water before hand to remove some of the pungency and soften the flavor. However since soaking too long will dilute the flavor, soaking in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes is recommended. Squeeze out excess water before using.

Why add water to frying onions? ›

But indeed sautéing onions in water gets them soft and clear with less shrinkage compared to sautéing in a fat. You're really making stewed onion bits.

Why are my crispy onions soggy? ›

The first is to make sure that you aren't overcrowding the pan when frying the onion. A second reason would be that the oil is too low in temperature which results in soggy onions. Also, make sure to drain the fried rings on a paper towel to soak up any residual oil and then onto a plate.

Why are my onion rings not crispy? ›

Don't skip the frying thermometer though—it's important to make sure you're frying at the right temperature so your onion rings come out crispy, crunchy, and delicious. If the oil isn't hot enough, your onion rings can turn out soggy; too hot, and the oil can start to smoke.

Why are my onions still crunchy in sauce? ›

You need to cook them longer, higher temp before simmering or slow cook for alot longer. I sauté the very finely sliced onions on a very low heat for at least 20mins before anything else goes in the pan.

Why are my onions soggy? ›

The signs of onion soft rot start with softness at the neck of the bulb. As the infection creeps in, the onion will appear water soaked. Then, one or more scales in the bulb will become soft and brown. If you squeeze an infected bulb, it will emit a watery, smelly substance.

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