Curried Pickled Onions Recipe

Spice up your life with these incredibly flavorful curried pickled onions! Sweet, tangy, and with a delightful kick of curry, these onions are the perfect condiment for cold cuts, sandwiches, salads, tacos, and more. The vibrant curry sauce is also delicious as a marinade or dipping sauce. Easy to make and even better with time, these pickled onions are a must-try recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 1258.7 kcal

Protein 21g

Rating Be the first

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

The Forktionary Kitchen Team

Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Curried Pickled Onions

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Curried Pickled Onions? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Curried Pickled Onions

Peel 1 kg of red onions and thinly slice them.
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups white vinegar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns. Gently heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not boil.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon curry powder and 2 tablespoons cold vinegar to form a slurry. Add this slurry to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly (about 5-7 minutes).
Pack the sliced onions tightly into sterilized jars, leaving about ½ inch of headspace.
Pour the hot curry sauce over the onions, ensuring they are fully submerged. Leave ½ inch of headspace.
Wipe the rims of the jars clean, seal tightly, and let cool completely.
Allow the pickled onions to cure in a cool, dark place for at least 3 weeks before enjoying. The flavor will deepen over time.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

865g

Fat

Carbs

97g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Starters Appetizers & Snacks Lunch Sweets & Sides Side Dishes Asian Indian American Caribbean Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free Summer Recipes Game Day Recipes

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Curried Pickled Onions?

Curried Pickled Onions takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Curried Pickled Onions?

Curried Pickled Onions has approximately 1258.7 calories per serving, with about 21 g protein, 97 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Curried Pickled Onions?

The key ingredients for Curried Pickled Onions are Pickling Onions, Brown Sugar, Vinegar, Ground Cloves, Ground Allspice, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.