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About Vegetables
India boasts a wide variety of vegetables, including both commonly grown and less-known options. Popular choices include potatoes, onions,dried garlic.
Onion
An onion also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium.
Onion is also known for their pungent flavor and are often used in bases for curries, gravies, sauces, stews, and stir-fries.
India is the second-largest onion-producing country in the world.
Onions are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Potatoes
Potatoes are a starchy tuber, the edible part of the Solanum tuberosum plant, a member of the nightshade family.
Potato is a staple food and important cash crop in India, cultivated in 23 states.
India stands as the second-largest producer of potatoes globally.
Potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates, especially starch, and also contain vitamins (C and B6), as well as minerals and a small amount of protein.
Garlic
Garlic is a bulbous herb related to onions, leeks, and chives, known for its pungent flavour and aroma, and used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
Garlic is a staple in many cuisines, adding flavour to dishes and potentially offering various health benefits.