Shallots/Sambhar Onion (200gm)
M.R.P: ₹50 Price: ₹39 22% off
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Product Description:
Madrasi Onion is usually smaller than regular onions, and is used mostly in South Indian dishes. Its outer covering is thick and tastes mildly sweet. It is also known as shallots.
It can be stored for a more extended period in a dry and dark place. It can be cooked gently as the water level is less compared to regular onions. The best season to get the fresh green shallots is Spring whereas you can enjoy dry Madrasi onions throughout the year.
It is available in three types- brown shallots, banana shallots, and pink shallots.
Nutritional Profile:
- Madrasi onions are rich in vitamin C, vitamin B-6, and manganese. It contains dietary fiber and folic acid in a very good amount and also contains calcium, iron, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and the antioxidants quercetin and sulfur.
Health Benefits:
- It helps in lowering the chances of stomach and colorectal cancers.
- It is a good source of vitamin C, which helps a person to fight against cancer.
- It is also proven to boost bone density.
- Consuming Madrasi onion is good for heart health.
- Several studies have proven that onion helps in lowering blood pressure as well.
Madrasi Onion is usually smaller than regular onions, and is used mostly in South Indian dishes. Its outer covering is thick and tastes mildly sweet. It is also known as shallots.
It can be stored for a more extended period in a dry and dark place. It can be cooked gently as the water level is less compared to regular onions. The best season to get the fresh green shallots is Spring whereas you can enjoy dry Madrasi onions throughout the year.
It is available in three types- brown shallots, banana shallots, and pink shallots.
Nutritional Profile:
- Madrasi onions are rich in vitamin C, vitamin B-6, and manganese. It contains dietary fiber and folic acid in a very good amount and also contains calcium, iron, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and the antioxidants quercetin and sulfur.
Health Benefits:
- It helps in lowering the chances of stomach and colorectal cancers.
- It is a good source of vitamin C, which helps a person to fight against cancer.
- It is also proven to boost bone density.
- Consuming Madrasi onion is good for heart health.
- Several studies have proven that onion helps in lowering blood pressure as well.