Fresh Onion

Indian Onion (Red, Pink, & White)

Materials & Preparation

• Seeds & Soil: Grown from high-quality seeds in well-drained loamy soil.

• Curing Process: After harvesting, onions undergo field curing (leaving them under the sun to dry the outer skins) and shade curing (storing them in well-ventilated structures called Kanda Chawls).

• Sorting: Bulbs are graded by size (e.g., 25mm to 55mm+) and cleared of loose soil and dried roots.

Uses & Applications

• Culinary Base: The foundation for almost all Indian gravies, curries, and masalas.

• Dehydration: Processed into onion flakes, granules, or powder for instant soups and seasoning salts.

• Medicinal: Used in traditional Ayurveda to treat heatstroke (raw onion) and as an anti-inflammatory agent.

• Industrial: Juice extraction for hair care products (onion oil) to promote hair growth.