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The unbearable and frustrating act of peeling a mound of Pearl Onions and Garlic can be very intimidating…almost to the point that you “never ever” want to have Onion Sambar again! Watch the video and learn a cool and easy trick that is just makes the whole process actually fun (oops, did I say that out loud?) 
Thanks Elora Sharlin, for sharing this with us and our viewers!
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September 14th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
In India all used to peel the shallots like this only…Once we soak in water its easy to peel everything. Thanx for sharing.
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September 14th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
hi
i would like to share with u one of my tip…
i usually grind garlic and ginger seperately without adding any water and then freeze this paste in ice cube trays…once it freezes,remove and store in ziplock bags…whenever cooking,take one cube or break in half using a knife,either defrost it or use as it is….flavour is so fresh as it does not include any preservatives,not even salt or vinegar….i even use the ginger cube in my tea…
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Sherry Reply:
September 14th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Thanks for your tip as well!
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hetal Reply:
September 14th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Thanks tasneem!
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September 14th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
That is the best!
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September 14th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Good tip ladies. However, there is an even faster way to do this. I have been using a Zyliss Garlic for over 10 years and it works great for even the smallest of pods!
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hetal Reply:
September 14th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Hi Anamika,
Wow…I’ve seen those in the kitchen gadget stores but never expected them to work. Thanks for the tip…will have to get me one
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September 14th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
I like Rachael Ray’s method, just crush the garlic clove with the side of your knife. Who has 45 minutes to soak garlic–and I don’t plan well ahead, unfortunately! Her method works like a charm.
Or you can read it here:
http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/how-to-peel-garlic-quickly-and-easily-044659
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Anonymous Reply:
September 14th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
You’re right! I also like Rachael’s method. I mean who has time soaking those garlic for half an hour when you’re in a hurry!
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hetal Reply:
September 14th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Hi Gagan,
Yes, if you have a couple of garlic cloves to peel, the smashing with the knife trick really works well. This tip is for those who like to peel garlic in bulk and store it for quick use later. If you use the smashing trick, it smashes the garlic clove and is harder to store in the refrigerator for a long time.
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September 14th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Thanks for this tip. It is really great.
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Anonymous Reply:
September 15th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
I did this yesterday for around 100 cloves of garlic.
The positive side is
1.I am easly able to peel it.
2. garlic is not sticky.
3. At the end my garlic cloves looks siney and fresh.
The negative side is
1. garlic is wet so it skin stick to my fingers and its really annoying.
2. Because it is wet it is very hard to cut the top campare to dry.
3. my chpboard, knife and hands are wet so it makes things harder for me.
At the end I thought to by garlic keeper.
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September 15th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Lazy way and quick for garlic and corrinder.
When garlic and green coriander is cheap buy extra [summer or in hot weather].
Just throw the bag of garlic in the freezer. When you need to use garlic. Just break the required cloves. Two second under the water. Cut, mash etc no smell either.
Coriander: Cut the roots and muddy parts. Chop three inches from the top the leaves bits. Wash, throw out any dead leaves , shake off the water or few minutes on the kitchen towel. Put them in the freezer bag. Once frozen they will become brittle no need to chop, just crunch them with your hand.
The middle bit the stakes of the corridor. Wash etc as above and freeze. You can put these in the blender and mix in the food or mix when making mint chutny etc.
Narinder
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hetal Reply:
September 16th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Hi Narinder,
Do you put the entire garlic pod in the freezer?
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September 15th, 2010 at 10:21 am
Actually if you pop the garlic pods in the microwave and heat it for a couple of seconds, its as easy as peeling a banana! i used to do it before my microwave conked off. make sure you don’t burn them. You can actually hear a pop when its in the microwave.
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Anonymous Reply:
September 15th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
true, i also do the same… just microwave for 3-4 seconds and its done…
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Pavitra Reply:
October 12th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Hi,
I too do the same. Its so much easy. The peel is almost off the garlic. It works like magic. Have been using this ever since I had bought an microwave.
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September 16th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Hi…There is just a simple way as well..No soaking..No microwave..No cold water…Just cut the Garlic horizontally on the thinner side and it just peels off..
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September 16th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Hey Ladies,
I did this yesterday with some 15 bulbs of garlic and the result was AMAZING! Nothing stuck and everything peeled away as it should and the garlic behaved very well! Today I am going to try your way of making Ginger garlic paste
Thank you
Ria
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November 3rd, 2010 at 4:12 pm
I spread a little bit of oil over the separated cloves for about an hour then peel. Makes its very easy.
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November 19th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
Hi…Anuja and Hetal
I am going to make malai kofta today itself. Just wanted to know one thing that after putting gravy on the koftas can we put it in microwave instead of oven.
Thankyou
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hetal Reply:
November 25th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Hi Kriit,
Sorry for the late response. You can put it in the microwave but you will not get the golden color.
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December 8th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
hi
in our place garlic are too small.at that time the cooking chef mix the garlic with some cooking oil and he put that in sunlight for some time, after that he peel the skin very easily by just rubbing with two hands.
you try this also.
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July 21st, 2012 at 3:32 pm
there’s an easier and faster way to peel garlics. just cut it in half along the vertical side and it just comes out.
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April 10th, 2013 at 2:53 pm
Hi Hetal,
The tip on Peeling garlic is really superb! I started with peeling a handful and then ended peeling the whole lot in one go.
Thanx.
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