Cut both the top and root end off the onion

Slice the onion in half

Remove the outer skin

Slice each half of the onion into 6 to 8 segments (cutting from one side to the other)

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat

Add the onion slices the preheated skillet

Stir the onions to coat them will oil

Spread the onions evenly across the pan

All the onions to cook for 10 minutes without disturbing them

Sprinkle the salt over the onions

Stir the onions and redistribute them in the pan

Add the water to the pan

Let the onions cook for another 45 minutes undisturbed

Remove the onions from the pan, scraping all the browned bits from the pan

Serve