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Sprouting: A New Chapter in an Onion’s Life Today, we’re going to explore the transformation of an onion bud into a sprout. To do this, let’s cut open an onion lengthwise. This will give us a clear view of all the different parts, including the roots, stem, fleshy leaves, inner buds, and papery covering. Luckily,Continue reading “From Buds to Sprouts: The Onion’s Transformation”

In our previous post, we observed two sprouts grow into thriving onion plants, revealing the intricate beauty of nature’s design. The onion plant’s simplicity belies its remarkable complexity, with just a few leaves working in harmony to perform all essential functions. Each leaf plays a unique role, whether it’s green and photosynthetic, white and storage-rich,Continue reading “Uncovering the Onion’s Hidden Harmony”

It’s only natural for an onion to sprout, much like a seed germinating into new life. As the onion sprouts, green leaves emerge, and by peeling back the layers, you can discover the hidden sprouts. Recall our previous exploration, where we found that each onion contains at least 2-5 buds, each with the potential toContinue reading “From Sprouts to Plants”

In this post, we’ll embark on a journey to explore the onion’s layers. We’ll carefully peel away each layer, one by one, to discover what’s inside. Luckily, most onions have only a couple of papery skin layers left by the time they reach our kitchens, so we won’t have to peel too far. As weContinue reading “Layer by Layer: Uncover the Onion’s Secrets!”

In my previous post, I shared a big mistake: not separating individual sprouts. When we planted the whole onion with sprouts (each sprout was a plant), and each plant had to compete for space inside the onion, hindering their growth. But how did I realize each sprout was a separate plant? Let’s explore the onion’sContinue reading “Exploring the Structure of an Onion”

One day, I stumbled upon a sprouted onion in my kitchen. Excitement took over, and I quickly planted it in a pot on my balcony. Before long, beautiful sprouts began to emerge, growing rapidly into lush plants with luxuriant leaves. I even used a few of the leaves in my cooking! As the plants grew,Continue reading “A Sprouted Onion’s Suprise”

The Humble Onion: A Tribute to Vincent van Gogh and the Flavours of Dal Onions are a fundamental ingredient in many Indian recipes, including dal. But have you ever stopped to think about the significance of onions in our cooking? From adding flavour and texture to representing health and wellness, onions play a vital roleContinue reading “Onion”

Uncovering the Geography and Heritage of India’s States Dear readers, We are thrilled to have completed our culinary journey through India’s states, with our last dal post from Telangana going live last Wednesday. This epicurean adventure took us from the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh to the southern state of Telangana, and what a fascinatingContinue reading “Beyond the Dal Recipe…”

Located in south-central India, Telangana is aptly nicknamed ‘South of North and North of South’. Situated on the Deccan Plateau, it shares borders with Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh to the north, Karnataka to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the south, east, and northeast. The vibrant city of Hyderabad serves as the capital of Telangana. Telangana, India’s youngestContinue reading “Dal from Telangana”

Tamil Nadu is located in the southern part of India, on the southeastern coast of the Indian Peninsula. It is bordered by the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, the state of Kerala to the west, and the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to the north. The capital of TamilContinue reading “Dal from Tamil Nadu”