{"id":42125,"date":"2016-08-08T13:03:31","date_gmt":"2016-08-08T13:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theindianspot.com\/?p=42125"},"modified":"2016-08-08T13:03:31","modified_gmt":"2016-08-08T13:03:31","slug":"types-onions-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianspot.com\/types-onions-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"TYPES OF ONIONS AND BENEFITS"},"content":{"rendered":"

The humble onion is found in every kitchen, but its curative powers make it an important medicinal plant too. Like garlic, it is a member of the lily family. Quite apart from its medicinal properties the onion is simply delicious. It forms the basis of so many dishes – whether raw, saut\u00e9ed, baked, steamed or boiled, that it would be difficult to imagine the cuisine of any country without it. Did you know there are different types of onions that vary in taste and health benefits? Here is a list:<\/p>\n

\"TYPES<\/a>GREEN ONIONS\/SCALLIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

This long, thin varietal is commonly found in Asian cuisine. Green onions are mild and need little to no cooking time. You can cook with the entire stalk if you wish: the white lower portion as well as the green leaves.<\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n