As a side dish, these onions can be cooked with more cinnamon and sugar to taste.
(Arabic) بصلة
/basla/ onion
Serves 4
mariante 2 hours
Preheat the oven to 325F (160C)


1 1/2 pounds (675 g) organic red onions, finely sliced
6 Tbs. (90 ml) olive oil
pinch or two of saffron
1/2 tsp. (2,5 ml) ground ginger
1 tsp. (5 ml) [or more] each ground: black pepper and cinnamon 
1 Tbs. (15 ml) [or more] organic sugar

-Morrocan numbers-
وا حد /wa'ed١. Spread the onions into a shallow dish.

جوج /jouj٢. Mix the oil, saffron, ginger, pepper, cinnamon, and sugar and pour over the onions. Marinate for 2 hours.

تلاتة /telata٣. Pour the onion mixture into an ovenproof dish.

ربعة /reb'a٤. Fold a piece of foil into three and place over the top of the dish. Cover.

خمسة /khemsa٥. Bake for 45 minutes.

سْتة /setta٦ . Increase the temperature to 400F (200C), remove the lid and foil. 

سْبعة /seb'a٧. Bake another 5-10 minutes until the onions are lightly glazed.

تْمنية /timenya٨. Serve with meat or other vegetables.


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