
Cool the onion: By keeping the onion in the fridge for 10 minutes before cutting, the chemical elements present in it are less active. This reduces eye irritation and does not cry.

Use a knife with a torrent: Using a knife with a torrent, onion cells break down. This leads to less lutein and sulfur gas and does not cause tears in the eyes.

Take care of the air while cutting: Onion should be turned on ventilation or fan in the kitchen. Sulfur gas is removed due to air flow and there is no irritation in the eyes.

Soak the eyes with water. Before cutting, applying light water or soaking in cold water also helps. This creates a layer on the surface of the eyes and does not cause tears.

Cut the onion half: Cut the onion half and then pieces it. This causes less sulfur gas and does not cause eye irritation.

Wear glasses: Wearing simple security glasses or kitchen glasses. It protects the eyes from gas and prevents crying.

Cut under water: If the above measures do not work, cut the onion under light water. Water prevents sulfur gas and does not allow eye irritation.
Published at: 26 Sep 2025 09:02 AM (IST)

