Onion

Onions vary in size, shape, color, and flavour. The most common types are red, yellow, and white onions. The taste of these vegetables can range from sweet and juicy to sharp, spicy, and pungent, often depending on the season in which people grow and consume them. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, China is the biggest producer of onions worldwide.It is common knowledge that chopping onions causes watery eyes. However, onions may also provide potential health benefits. Most of the flavonoids which are known as anti-oxidants are concentrated more in the outer layers, so when you peel off the layers, you should remove as little as possible.

Indian cooking is incomplete without the use of onion. From gravy dishes to dry ones, salads, soups, meat dishes, and more, Indians use onions in the most versatile way. There are many types and varieties of onions grown in the wild, but the most popular ones used for cooking include:

• Red onions – pungent and spicy; incredible for salads, soups, gravies, and rice dishes
• White onions – crisp and sweet; best used in pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and salads
• Sweet yellow onions – mild and sweet; fantastic for soups and stews, best work when caramelized
• Spring onions – red, white, and sweet; perfect for garnishing
• Leeks – tender and sweet; best used in gravies
• Pearl onions – sweet in flavor; perfect for gravy dishes, especially meat
• Shallots – pungent with a pinch of sweetness; perfect for vinaigrettes

Benefits:

·        Cancer Prevention

·        Good for Skin and Hair.

·        Blood Pressure Moderation

·        Help Control Blood Sugar

·        May Boost Bone Density

·        Have Antibacterial Properties

·        May Boost Digestive Health

One cup of chopped onion has below Nutrient content:

• 64 calories
• 14.9 grams (g) of carbohydrate
• 0.16 g of fat
• 0 g of cholesterol
• 2.72 g of fiber
• 6.78 g of sugar
• 1.76 g of protein