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Fresh Small Onions, also known as Shallots, Chinna Vengayam, Ulli and Choti Pyaaz, have a sweet, aromatic and concentrated onion flavour. Their compact size makes them useful whole or halved in sambar, rasam, chutneys, Kerala curries and tempering. Browse our Potato, Onion & Tomato or explore all fresh produce in Fresh Foods.
The compact onions can be cooked whole, halved, sliced or ground into a paste. Their concentrated flavour pairs with mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut in South Indian and Sri Lankan dishes.
Add peeled small onions whole to Sambar, halve them for rasam and curries, or use them in chutney tempering. Grind them into curry pastes or fry until golden for rice dishes.
Can I substitute regular onion?
Yes, though the flavour and texture will differ when a recipe calls for whole or halved small onions.
How can I peel them more easily?
Soak briefly in warm water to loosen the skins, then trim and peel.
