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Shallots
Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Allium FamilyAllium cepa var. aggregatum — a close relative of onion. Shallots are NOT NONG despite their milder flavor.
About Shallots
Shallots are a milder, sweeter variety of onion commonly used in South Indian and Southeast Asian cooking. Despite their delicate flavor, they belong to the allium family and are excluded from NONG diets.
🍳 Cooking Tips
Shallots are NOT NONG. In South Indian sambar and rasam, use asafoetida and tomatoes for depth of flavor instead of shallots.
🔄 NONG-Safe Substitutes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Are shallots the same as onion?▼
Shallots are a variety of onion (Allium cepa var. aggregatum). They are milder and sweeter but are still alliums and NOT NONG safe.
Can I use shallots in Jain cooking?▼
No. Shallots are prohibited in Jain diet just like regular onions, as they are root vegetables from the allium family.