Onion Storage Tips: Onions, tomatoes and potatoes are required to cook any food. You will always find these three things in Indian kitchen. However, the method of storing it is also a little different, otherwise it starts rotting quickly. To prevent onion from rotting, it needs to be stored properly. Let us know about some such tips on how to keep onion fresh…
While buying onions, choose hard and dry onions. Not only this, there should not be any scratch marks on it. It should be soft. Avoid buying soft onions, as they are more likely to rot quickly. Always keep onions away from moist places. Air should come where it is kept. Some people keep it in the fridge, do not make such a mistake. Keep onions in a cool and dry environment, which reduces the chances of them rotting.
Keep an airy place in your kitchen for onions and potatoes. However, keep it away from heat and direct sunlight. Avoid washing onions unless absolutely necessary and if they get wet, dry them with a cloth and only then store them. Instead of keeping onions in plastic bags, use net bags or baskets. This container will help in getting air around the onion and will also protect it from rotting due to moisture. Onions release gas, which causes some fruits and vegetables to ripen quickly and may spoil quickly. Always keep onions separate from other fruits and vegetables.
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Tags: Lifestyle, Onion crops, Tips and Tricks
FIRST PUBLISHED: March 16, 2024, 16:59 IST
