Shallots are a different species to onions (we are not trying to palm off undersized onions!) & require considerably more effort to grow & dry. cooking Roast them whole with other vegetables to accompany a roast, or throw them into casseroles & stews storage Keep cool on a veg rack did you know? In southern parts of India, shallots are often used in curries & in Iran, crushed shallots are eaten in yogurt.