Spring Onion

Spring Onion (हरी प्याज़) – Description

Common Name: Spring Onion / Scallion / Green Onion
Hindi Name: हरी प्याज़ (Hara Pyaz)
Scientific Name: Allium fistulosum

Plant Type: Leafy vegetable (member of the onion family)
Family: Amaryllidaceae

🌿 Description:

Spring onion is a young, tender onion plant harvested before the bulb fully develops. It has long green hollow leaves and a small white bulb at the base. Both parts — the green stalk and the white bulb — are edible and flavorful.

It has a mild onion taste compared to regular onions and is widely used in Asian and Indian cuisines for its freshness and aroma.

🍛 Culinary Uses:

• Used raw in salads, soups, noodles, and fried rice

• Popular garnish for chaat, curries, and stir-fries

• Adds crunch and mild flavor to dishes

• Common ingredient in Chinese and Indo-Chinese cooking

💪 Health Benefits:

• Rich in Vitamin C, A, and K

• Supports immunity and digestion

• Low in calories and fat

• Promotes heart and bone health

🌿 Nutritional Value (per 100g):

• Calories: ~32 kcal

• Water: 90%

• Vitamin C: 18 mg

• Fiber: 2.6 g