Apart from those who don’t eat onions by choice, it is hard to imagine a dish without this kitchen staple. Onion is one of the mandatory ingredients found in every household. Be it desi Indian curries cooked with a whole lot of spices or something as simple as sandwiches, onions are used in pretty much everything. Since, onions are versatile, chomping on them can never get boring. You can use roasted and fried onions or even grilled onions to prepare a variety of delicacies. However, you should know that there are different varieties of onions. Do you know which onion to use and when? Digital creator Shaunson explained it through a video on Instagram.     

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Shaunson enlightened the viewers about the following onions:

1) Yellow Onions

This is the workhorse of all onions. Yellow onion is a go-to option for all things cooking. It tastes strong, but not overpowering with just a hint of sweetness. Yellow onions are great for caramelising too. Although, he said, “I do not recommend eating them raw.”

2) The Red Onions

These are short, spicy and pungent which makes them great for eating raw. Red onions are usually found in sandwiches, burgers, and salads but can also be cooked. These are also great for pickling and grilling. How can you use them? Just soak them in ice if you like them extra crisp.

3) The White Onions

This is the mildest onion and will have less of an aftertaste. However, since white onions are crisp and on the sweeter side, they are great for eating raw. White onions are usually found in salsas, Latin/South American food or as a garnish.

This was all about the different types of onions. But, do you ever wonder, why onions are used in cooking? No, the answer is not just restricted to taste or adding more flavours. Onions are in fact, great for your health. Here are seven benefits of onions:

·The humble onion can be good for your heart. Raw onions are known to lower the production of bad cholesterol (LDL) and keep your heart in a better condition.

· Do you know, onions also work as immunity builders? Raw onions carry vitamin C, along with phytochemicals that help in building immunity.

· Are you suffering from a cold? Just try a mixture of onion juice and honey. It is believed to be effective for the common cold, and allergies.

· Freshly chopped onions are loaded with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

· Onions work wonders for your hair as well as your skin.

· Chewing raw onions help in eliminating unnecessary bacteria that can result in decaying of tooth and gum issues.   

Do you add enough onions to your diet?

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