Onions driving me to tears!!

The prices of onions and other regular vegetables are skyrocketing again! All because of heavy rains in several onion and other vegetables producing areas.

Here in Bangalore, I found them priced at Rs.90/- per Kg at a grocery store near my home. I heard my friends complaining that they have guests during Christmas and since they cannot do without onions in most of the dishes, they are forced to buy them even though they are priced at a whopping Rs.100/- per Kg near their place. The cafeterias in several companies have revised the food rates now. So have all the hotels and restaurants. I read in today's news paper that they have stopped making "Onion Dosa" in several hotels and restaurants in Bangalore!! Moreover, with the vacation time around for children and with relatives visiting, its becoming tough. We can compromise on several dishes, but in the long run, it becomes tough to handle.

It seems the prices may not go down even during New Year! According to some news channels, this situation might continue till the end of January next year!! All this happening during a time, when the government is paralyzed with too many scandals. Previously too, governments have fallen down due to price hikes. If it comes to this, then what will we eat???

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I really wish we had something like "Onion Essence" or "Mixed Vegetable Essence" similar to "Vanilla Essence"!!!