Step 1

Rinse onions well under running water and peel them. Slice the whole onion to thin round slices. (see pictures in the post)

Step 2

Slit the green chili and deseed. Chop finely. Also chop the coriander leaves.

Step 3

Separate the layers to get onion rings. Add them to a bowl of very cold water and rest for 10 mins. Later drain the water and shake off the onion rings gently to get rid of excess moisture.

Step 4

Add them to a serving bowl. Squeeze lemon juice and add all the spices - chaat masala, red chilli powder, black pepper and salt.

Step 5

Also add the deseeded and chopped green chilies and coriander leaves. Toss everything well.

Step 6

Taste test and add more spice, salt or lemon juice if required.

Step 7

Serve onion salad with grilled snacks, tandoori appetizers, biryani or with pulao.