*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            MEZGALDI OF ONIONS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       lb           Spanish onions, sliced
     2/3   c            Olive oil
     1/4   ts           Powdered saffron
   1       t            Ginger
   1       t            Black peppercorns, crushed
   4       tb           Cinnamon
   2       tb           Sugar
   2       ea           Celery stalks

  Arrange onions in layers in a large shallow bowl.
  Combine oil, saffron, ginger, pepper, half cinnamon &
  sugar.  Pour over onions, add just enough water to
  cover.  Mix well & let marinate for 2 hours. Place
  celery stalks crossways in the bottom of a tagine or
  casserole. This protects the onions from scorching.
  Arrange onions in overlapping layers & pour over
  marinade.  Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon & sugar.
  Cover tagine & cook at 325F for 30 to 40 minutes &
  then uncover & brown under a broiler just before
  serving.  The onions should be lsightly caramelized &
  very tender.
 


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