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बिना प्याज़ के

Without onion

Literalmente: बिना (Without) प्याज़ (Onion) के (of)

Use this phrase to ensure your meal follows specific dietary or religious requirements regarding onions.

En 15 segundos

  • Use it to request food without any onions included.
  • Essential for religious diets or specific food allergies.
  • Commonly used at restaurants, street stalls, and private homes.

Significado

This phrase is used to specify that you want a dish prepared without any onions. It is a vital survival phrase for anyone with allergies or specific dietary restrictions in India.

Ejemplos clave

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1

Ordering at a local dhaba

भैया, एक पनीर बटर मसाला देना, बिना प्याज़ के।

Brother, give me one Paneer Butter Masala, without onion.

😊
2

Confirming ingredients with a waiter

क्या यह सब्जी बिना प्याज़ के बन सकती है?

Can this vegetable dish be made without onion?

👔
3

Texting a friend about dinner plans

मेरे लिए खाना बिना प्याज़ के मंगवाना।

Order the food without onion for me.

🤝
🌍

Contexto cultural

Choosing food without onions is deeply rooted in Ayurvedic principles and religious practices like Jainism. During the Hindu festival of Navratri, even households that usually eat onions will switch to a 'no onion, no garlic' diet. It is seen as a way to purify the body and mind.

💡

The 'Jain' Shortcut

If you are in a rush, just say 'Jain food'. It automatically implies no onion, no garlic, and no root vegetables.

⚠️

Check the Gravy

In many Indian restaurants, the base gravy is pre-made with onions. Always ask if they can make a 'fresh' batch without it.

En 15 segundos

  • Use it to request food without any onions included.
  • Essential for religious diets or specific food allergies.
  • Commonly used at restaurants, street stalls, and private homes.

What It Means

बिना प्याज़ के is your go-to phrase for dietary customization. It literally translates to 'without onion'. In the world of Indian cuisine, onion is a base ingredient. This phrase tells the cook to skip that base entirely. It is simple, direct, and very effective.

How To Use It

You usually place this phrase after the name of a dish. For example, you can say 'Dal Tadka बिना प्याज़ के'. You can also use it as a standalone instruction. Just look at the waiter and say this phrase clearly. It works like a magic filter for your food.

When To Use It

Use it every single time you order food at a restaurant. Use it when a friend invites you over for dinner. It is perfect for street food stalls where everything is customizable. You will also hear it often during religious festivals. Many people avoid onions during specific holy days.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use this if you are at a high-end tasting menu. Those chefs might get a bit grumpy about changing recipes. Avoid using it if the dish is already onion-free by nature. For example, don't say it when ordering plain steamed rice. It sounds a bit redundant and funny to locals.

Cultural Background

In India, avoiding onion is often a spiritual choice. Many communities follow a 'Sattvic' diet for mental clarity. Onions are considered 'Rajasic' or 'Tamasic', meaning they excite the senses. During festivals like Navratri, millions of people eat बिना प्याज़ के. It is not just about taste; it is about tradition.

Common Variations

You will often hear it paired with garlic: बिना प्याज़-लहसुन के. This means no onion and no garlic. Another variation is 'Jain food', which is strictly without root vegetables. If you want to be extra polite, add प्लीज (Please) at the end. It goes a long way with the kitchen staff!

Notas de uso

This phrase is grammatically neutral and can be used in any setting. It is very common in hospitality and domestic contexts.

💡

The 'Jain' Shortcut

If you are in a rush, just say 'Jain food'. It automatically implies no onion, no garlic, and no root vegetables.

⚠️

Check the Gravy

In many Indian restaurants, the base gravy is pre-made with onions. Always ask if they can make a 'fresh' batch without it.

💬

Festival Seasons

During 'Navratri', many restaurants have a special menu that is entirely `बिना प्याज़ के`. You won't even have to ask!

Ejemplos

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#1 Ordering at a local dhaba
😊

भैया, एक पनीर बटर मसाला देना, बिना प्याज़ के।

Brother, give me one Paneer Butter Masala, without onion.

Adding 'Bhaiya' makes the request friendly and local.

#2 Confirming ingredients with a waiter
👔

क्या यह सब्जी बिना प्याज़ के बन सकती है?

Can this vegetable dish be made without onion?

A polite way to ask for customization in a formal setting.

#3 Texting a friend about dinner plans
🤝

मेरे लिए खाना बिना प्याज़ के मंगवाना।

Order the food without onion for me.

Direct and clear for a quick text message.

#4 A humorous moment with a chef friend
😄

बिना प्याज़ के खाना? यह तो नामुमकिन है!

Food without onion? That is impossible!

Used to joke about how essential onions are to Indian cooking.

#5 Explaining a dietary restriction to a host
💭

मुझे एलर्जी है, इसलिए मैं बिना प्याज़ के खाता हूँ।

I have an allergy, so I eat without onion.

Provides a clear reason for the request.

#6 Ordering a sandwich at a stall
😊

सैंडविच में सब डालना, बस बिना प्याज़ के।

Put everything in the sandwich, just without onion.

Specifies that only onion should be excluded.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence to order a pizza without onion.

मुझे एक पिज्जा चाहिए, ___ ।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: बिना प्याज़ के

The phrase `बिना प्याज़ के` correctly specifies 'without onion'.

How do you ask if the dal is made without onion?

क्या दाल ___ है?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: बिना प्याज़ के

This asks if the preparation was done without onions.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Ayudas visuales

Formality of 'बिना प्याज़ के'

Informal

Used with friends or street vendors.

बिना प्याज़ के देना!

Neutral

Standard way to order in most restaurants.

एक दाल, बिना प्याज़ के।

Formal

Polite inquiry in fine dining.

क्या यह बिना प्याज़ के उपलब्ध है?

Where to use 'बिना प्याज़ के'

Dietary Request
🥙

Street Food Stall

Ordering Chaat

🏠

Friend's House

Dinner invitation

💍

Wedding Buffet

Asking the server

🍱

Office Lunch

Ordering via app

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, it specifically means no onion. If you want no garlic as well, you must say बिना प्याज़ और लहसुन के.

Not at all! It is a very common request in India due to various religious and dietary reasons.

You would say ज़्यादा प्याज़ (more onion) or प्याज़ के साथ (with onion).

Yes, just replace प्याज़ with the ingredient, like बिना मिर्च के (without chili).

Yes, Hindi speakers everywhere will understand this. In the south, people also recognize the English 'No onion'.

It is often for religious reasons (Jainism) or Ayurvedic beliefs that onions affect one's temperament.

You can say, 'कृपया इसे बिना प्याज़ के तैयार करें' (Please prepare this without onion).

Yes, onions provide a sweet, savory base. Without them, the dish might be lighter or use more ginger/tomatoes for flavor.

Absolutely. If you order a 'Green Salad', you can specify बिना प्याज़ के so they don't include raw onion rings.

You can say प्याज़ अलग से देना (Give onions separately).

Frases relacionadas

बिना लहसुन के

Without garlic

बिना मिर्च के

Without chili

कम तीखा

Less spicy

शुद्ध शाकाहारी

Pure vegetarian

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