Comments on: Indian cooking staples in NYC?

Question: Indian cooking staples in NYC?

gwint — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:18:40 -0800

Best place in New York City to buy Indian staples like ghee and garam masala?

I'm happy to travel anywhere in the five boroughs (Jackson Heights, etc.) but a friendly staff that could help out a beginner is a definite plus.

By: annabellee

annabellee — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:34:38 -0800

If you're in Manhattan, there are great shops that offer anything I've ever needed for Indian recipes, on 1st Avenue between 5th and 7th Streets.

By: Brian James

Brian James — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 10:00:19 -0800

Kalustyan's has every Indian spice or condiment imaginable. It's on Lex.

By: mtstover

mtstover — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 10:23:55 -0800

I second Kalustyan's. They also own a restaurant down the street called Curry Leaf, quite good.

By: borkingchikapa

borkingchikapa — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 13:08:46 -0800

You can make ghee pretty easily, it's probably a lot cheaper.

By: anildash

anildash — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:20:50 -0800

Thirding Kalustyan's -- more convenient to get to than Jackson Heights if you're in Manhattan, and while they're helpful, the place is generally laid out simply enough that you probably won't even need the assist.

By: bashos_frog

bashos_frog — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:45:29 -0800

Lexington Ave between 26th and 30th streets. Several stores, including the aforementioned Kalustyan's

By: zackola

zackola — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:08:00 -0800

Patel Bros.