Frequently Asked Questions Related to Garlic Pickle

Qs.1: How to make garlic pickle?

Ans.:

1. Take Garlic, peel it, wash well. Dry them with a towel. Dry them under sun for a whole day.
2. Make spice mix and roast.
3. Now take the peeled Garlic in a bowl. Add in the spice mix, salt and mix well with cold pressed Sesame oil. And put it in sun for it sun-dry. Store this in sterlized dry jar.

Make life easier for yourself buy the tastiest Garlic Pickle like your childhood times from ”The Little Farm Co”.

Qs.2: What is the difference between garlic pickle and pickled garlic?

Ans.: Pickled garlic is garlic stored in vinegar whereas garlic pickle is made in sesame and various spices along with jiggery to give it sweet and sour taste

Qs.3: How to make garlic pickle at home?

Ans.:

1. Take Garlic, peel it, wash them well. Dry them with a towel. Dry them under sun for a whole day.
2. Make spice mix, by roasting fenugreek, fennel seeds and mustard, dry red chillies. Blend them coarsely in a blender.
3. Now take the peeled Garlic in a bowl. Add in the spice mix, salt and mix well with cold pressed Sesame oil. And put it in sun for it sun-dry. Store this in sterlized dry jar.

Make life easier for yourself buy the tastiest Garlic Pickle like your childhood times from ”The Little Farm Co”.

Qs.4: How to pickle garlic in vinegar?

Ans.: Vinegar is used as preservative. Just add garlic to vinegar and sun for 2-3 days and pickled garlis ready to use.

Qs.5: How long does pickled garlic last?

Ans.: The shelf life of the pickled garlic is good 1 year without any preservatives.

Qs.6: How to store garlic pickle?

Ans.: At “The Little Farm” we do not use any preservatives make sure you don’t use a wet spoon, make sure the pickle is topped up with oil and store it in an air tight container. For it to last longer you can refrigerate it too.

Qs.7: Is pickled garlic good for you?

Ans.: Garlic has antibacterial and antioxidant properties which can boost the human immune system. Including a small amount of garlic pickle in your can protect your body against the common cold and flu.

Qs.8: Can I use minced garlic in pickles? why do you use whole garlic?

Ans.: Yes, you can use minced garlic in pickles. At “The Little Farm” we use desi garlic which is small in size. If we use minced garlic in garlic pickles then it will be chutney not pickle.

Qs.9: What ingredients do you use in your garlic pickle?

Ans.: The ingredients we use in Garlic Pickle are Garlic, methi dana , zeera, hing, lemon juice, dhaniya, himalayan pink salt, gur, red chilli , turmeric, rai, cold pressed Mustard oil.

Qs.10: Is garlic pickle good for health?

Ans.: Garlic has antibacterial and antioxidant properties which can boost the human immune system. Including a small amount of garlic pickle in your can protect your body against the common cold and flu.

Qs.11: Why does garlic turn green when pickled?

Ans.: IT DOES NOT TURN GREEN

Qs.12: Can I eat garlic pickle during pregnancy?

Ans.: Yes, garlic pickle can be eaten during pregnancy as it enhances a baby’s weight, boosts blood circulation, reduces fatigue, reduces risk of high blood pressure, etc.

Qs.13: How does garlic pickle help in boosting digestion?

Ans.: Garlic is naturally high in insulin, a type of non-digestible carbohydrate or “functional fiber” that feeds the good bacteria in your digestive system. Basically, it acts as fuel for those bacteria to do their job better, which makes your gut function better overall.

Qs.14: Can garlic pickle be consumed by people with high blood pressure?

Ans.: Since it is consumed in very less quantities it shouldnt be an issue but please consume and consult as per your doctors recommendations.

Qs.15: Is garlic pickle good for weight loss?

Ans.: Yes, eating a few garlic pickle helps in reducing weight as it dissolves accumulated body fat. The boosting level which is present in garlic helps to burn calories faster. It makes you feel full for a long time and minimises any carving.

Qs.16: What are the side effects of consuming garlic pickle?

Ans.: No side effects but you can consult your doctor and read the ingredients to check for allergies. 

Qs.17: Can pre peeled garlic be used for pickling?

Ans.: Yes, pre peeled garlic can be used for pickling.

Qs.18: Can we mix garlic pickle with ginger or chilli pickle?

Ans.: Yes, We can mix garlic pickle with ginger or chilli pickle.

Qs.19: Do you also have ginger garlic pickle?

Ans.: No, we don’t make ginger garlic pickle.

Qs.20: Is it possible to sample your garlic pickle before buying large packs?

Ans.: Yes, it is possible to sample our garlic pickle before buying large packs. We can send the samples with your order, but we don’t give free samples.

Qs.21: What oil do you use in your garlic pickle and why?

Ans.: At “The Little Farm Co” we use Cold Pressed Sesame Oil. It has powerful antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties. This prevents the formation of any mould or bacterial growth in the pickles. It also forms a layer of protection between air and pickles from the bacteria present in the air. At “The Little Farm Co” we grow our own Sesame seeds and then further cold press it to get cold pressed Sesame oil. It is purely organic and lab tested. We do not infuse it with palm oil or any other oils. And this cold pressed Sesame oil is used in our pickles.