Any spices for Indian cooking cheaper in america?
Are there any spices valued in Indian cooking that are cheaper to get in the US?
Thanks for the help- I’m most interested not in where to find them cheaply- but if they can be found for less here in the states than in India. I have a friend who is coming to the States and we were wondering which country had the spices for less.
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5 comments a “Any spices for Indian cooking cheaper in america?”
Herbal plants used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine are facing extinction.
Definite cause of concern, as Ayurveda is increasingly being used around the world to treat various disorders such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, ulcers and many others.
Some herbs that have been identified are – Ulteria salicfolia, Hydnocarpus pentandra, Gymnocladus assamicus, and Begonia tessaricarpa.
Conservation of traditional herbs and plants should become a high priority for all. Challenge
becomes more severe as many of these herbs grow in the wild and are not cultivated.
Some of the Dollar Barns will have curry powder, cumin, chili flakes in bottles, but for real good spices, the Indian grocery will have the same for a resaonable cost, here in Toronto Canada we have a large Indian/Sri Lankan and Bangaladeshi community so there is not problem with any of those ingredients here, your going to have to find a spice store, even one that maybe sells in bulk for a deal.
My city does not have an Indian grocery so I oreder my spices from Penzy’s. They appear pricy however, I only need to use 1/2 the amount called for in a recipe. I make Palak Paneer last night and used 1/2 the amount. It was great ! They have a nice assortment of India spices. I have added their website.
You can buy Cinnamon powder, Ginger powder, Nutmeg, Mace, Turmeric powder, Coriander, Mustard powder at any American store. Normally, they are cheaper than at Indian stores or imported from India, Many stores carry Curry blend. McCormick Curry Powder is quite acceptable.
Indian Stores carry imports from India, they are priced the highest.
The cheapest way is to buy spices in India. Make sure you package them appropriately. They should properly sealed and stored away from sunlight in cool dry place. Most of the spices will remain good for one year if stored properly.
According to my relatives, spices are much cheaper in the US but not only that — they claim better & higher quality spices are also found in the US. They believe the best quality and highest grade spices are all exported and what’s left is sold to the local population.
Be that as it may, the food in India tastes 100x better than an dish made here in the US, so explain that!
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