Spices such as cumin, corriander, chilli, tumeric, ginger

glanman

have been buying these for a while and now I feel it is time to share it with the world:)

These spices

are €1 per 100g in my local Halal, Aiysha'S Spice House in Cork. I have seen them in other Halal shops around Dublin too.

The same

is typically €2/2.20 for 26g!! thats €8+ for the same amount I get in my Halal shop for €1...

Halal shops are really great for spices, rices and others! The meat from these shops are really exceptional too...

You can also buy these online, this place is 75p per pack!http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Indian-Food-TRS-Cumin-Powder-Jeera-Powder.html

lindtee

Sounds interesting, usually buy spices from aldi/lidl and sometimes from the places in the English Market. Where is this store?

Gregsor

I have been using the Asian and Indian supermarkets for 2 years now too.
I haven`t bought Schwartz brand in along time.
The Lidl/Aldi herbs and spices are good too for the price.
The only problem going to the ethnic supermarkets is they are generally bulk items and one would find it pretty hard to get through it all themselves so i usually split the packs with family members which brings down the price even more .
Things like the coconut milk i get in the asian store,Lidl`s does practically the same stuff at the same price so somethings don`t work out.
Plus the Asians think their Knorr stock cubes are better than the Irish ones so they want to charge 10c more for them .

ordinary_girl

Never even thought of getting spices from Halal stores! Great, I'm gonna go look out for some tomorrow. Thanks OP!

Oafley Jones

lindtee wrote: »

Sounds interesting, usually buy spices from aldi/lidl and sometimes from the places in the English Market. Where is this store?

There's one on North Main St. near Bradley's.

Shulgin

There are a couple up shandon st. I always buy my spices from them.:cool:

glanman

lindtee wrote: »

Sounds interesting, usually buy spices from aldi/lidl and sometimes from the places in the English Market. Where is this store?

As said above, aiysha is on Shandon street just before the traffic lights if walking from town

EoghanConway

+1 for Asian markets.

The local Tesco used to do Kohinoor spices in handy resealable tubs, but alas no more. Still, all you need is one of each and then you can refill with the bagged variety. And now if you'll excuse me, I feel a curry coming on

Ghandee

+1

I use to visit the one in Tallaght regulary, curry leaves, corriander, fresh chillis and chilli powder can all be picked up here at a fraction of the cost of anywhere else.

I'm a real curry head, and when making an indian curry I'll always head to these places.

Does anyone know if they do Chinese five spice in PASTE form?

ordinary_girl

Gucky wrote: »

I use to visit the one in Tallaght regulary, curry leaves, corriander, fresh chillis and chilli powder can all be picked up here at a fraction of the cost of anywhere else.

Any chance you could say which one in Tallaght? I've seen a few Halal shops in Tallaght but I don't know if any are "better" than the others. Or even if anyone knows a good one in town, that'd be very handy!

Ghandee

Rest_Energy wrote: »

Any chance you could say which one in Tallaght? I've seen a few Halal shops in Tallaght but I don't know if any are "better" than the others. Or even if anyone knows a good one in town, that'd be very handy!

The one I use is beside the blu bar.
Lads very helpful, and a butchers downstairs!

yop

Anyone bought off the website mentioned?

rubadub

There is a good selection in the spice bazaar shop in blackrock market dublin.
They have a site but not much on it. http://www.spicebazaar.ie/Spice_Bazaar__Asian_Grocery_retail_and_whole_sale.html

Thread about chinese takeaway style curry sauce here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055896676

Gregsor

Gucky wrote: »

+1

I use to visit the one in Tallaght regulary, curry leaves, corriander, fresh chillis and chilli powder can all be picked up here at a fraction of the cost of anywhere else.

I'm a real curry head, and when making an indian curry I'll always head to these places.

Does anyone know if they do Chinese five spice in PASTE form?

Never seen it in paste form myself.
Why not soften say a chicken stock cube like the Knorr ones which has a good texture with a few drops of boiling water then add your 5 spice to it and maybe a drop or too of good oil would help it along the way.

Would also hold well in a fridge for some time :cool:

Oh and grate some lemon rind in if it`s for chicken.

dmck

I've been using these shops for years but the two below will normally cover most things. They both supply to restaurants but are open to the public.


Aroma Foods in the Clondalkin Ind Est is about the best for Indian spices etc the place is huge and they are very cheap.

For chinese supplies Caterworld in parkwest off the nangor road is great, they have everything, again it is a huge shop and very cheap

CuppaCocoa

I've been using the Asian supermarkets for years. I use the Asia Market in Drury Street and the one on Moore St when I'm in town. Where I live in Inchicore there is a Chinese supermarket on the main St (Emmet Rd) beside Eurospar. It's great for tins of coconut milk and really cheap. It's lovely and creamy unlike the solid block/watery milk you get with some of the expensive brands.

Krusty_Clown

dmck wrote: »

For chinese supplies Caterworld in parkwest off the nangor road is great, they have everything, again it is a huge shop and very cheap

Do they sell to the public? Is it just bulk, or do they have smaller quantities?

doodio

The newest spice shop is fabulous! Just behind the opera lane area, on the street that runs next to Costa Coffee. (The spice store is directly across from the back entrance of the Dunnes patrick st branch.)

dmck

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Do they sell to the public? Is it just bulk, or do they have smaller quantities?

Yes they sell to the public and yes they sell small quantites.

eightyfish

+1 on this. Anyone who likes spice in their food should go to the Indian shops. There's plenty in Dublin. They have hundreds of spices and all dirt cheap.

I find the spice mixes very good. You can get a box of pre-mixed spice for chick peas, lentils, mince, chicken, fish, beef, lamb... whatever you want and they're all tasty. I can recommend the MDH brand.

Also the Indian shop on Mary's street sell the best nan breads I've found, and you can get a whole (small) tandoori chicken for €4. Just put it in the oven and eat with the nan breads. Or serve with paratha bread - a soft warm doughy flatbread. You buy these frozen and heat them on a dry pan. Fantastic!

dmck

eightyfish wrote: »

Also the Indian shop on Mary's street sell the best nan breads I've found

Can you remember the make of those naan breads? I have been looking for a good readymade naan for ages.

91011

glanman wrote: »

The same

is typically €2/2.20 for 26g!! thats €8+ for the same amount I get in my Halal shop for €1...

but the nice pretty jar and the glossy magazine advertising have to be apid for:p.

If you use a lot of spices, the specialist shops are a must - both for choice & price.

eightyfish

dmck wrote: »

Can you remember the make of those naan breads? I have been looking for a good readymade naan for ages.

No - I think they're on the middle shelf of breads in the shop on Mary's street. They have 3/4 different types - I'm sure you'll find a nice one. They're all far better then the pre-made Nans you get in supermarkets.

localcorkgirl

dmck wrote: »

Can you remember the make of those naan breads? I have been looking for a good readymade naan for ages.

Try going to Aisha's Spice House, they have moved to a huge shop and they have also good quality naan bread, which you can reheat and it will still taste like a fresh naan. They also have those lovely samosas, which are much cheaper then in Lidl. The shop is located in 82 Shandon Street, just minutes walk from Gate cinema.

localcorkgirl

lindtee wrote: »

Sounds interesting, usually buy spices from aldi/lidl and sometimes from the places in the English Market. Where is this store?

This Store has moved to a huge place in 82 Shandon Street. I actually think that they have the largest variety of foods and spices comparing to other ethnic shops in Cork. And they do deliveries to, which I really like them for because they always deliver my food at 9pm then I come from work so I don't have to rush to Tesco

bittihuduga

for indian/asian spices in dublin, there are 2 big supermarkets in lucan area
eurasia in fonthill park next to powercity
Aroma Foods in clondalkin industrial estate

agentgreen

Anyone know where there is any Asian/Halah shops around Grafton st?

Thanks.

mickoneill30

agentgreen wrote: »

Anyone know where there is any Asian/Halah shops around Grafton st?

Thanks.

Asia Market in Drury St.
It's right where it says HBV on this link.

daveyjoe

Do they sell cheap cinnamon sticks (or is there anywhere else cheaper than Tesco for buying them)? I spend a small fortune on cinnamon sticks every month because I like using them for stirring my coffee.

aspasp1

daveyjoe wrote: »

Do they sell cheap cinnamon sticks (or is there anywhere else cheaper than Tesco for buying them)? I spend a small fortune on cinnamon sticks every month because I like using them for stirring my coffee.

usually cinamon sticks are cheap enough, I bought a packet of 300 gms for some 2 euro from asian shop and it will last for two years for me...

Murt10

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Do they sell to the public? Is it just bulk, or do they have smaller quantities?

Caterworld, 3 Nangor Business Park, Clondalkin, is the best place for oriental cooking I've been in, it's a warehouse in fact.

You could buy the complete contents of a chinese kitchen/restaurant there, excluding the tables and chairs. All sorts of catering equipment. Loads of different size woks. Pots that are up to about 3 foot high and 2 foot in diameter.

They also sell a load of strange types of frozen fish, the type you would never see anywhere else.

They also have a cold room that they keep their fresh vegetables in, again none of your Irish veggies.

They sell in both large and small quantities. They are cash only for small punters like us, but the stuff is really cheap. These also have a large selection of spices for Indian food.

Most of the people shopping there are Chinese, buying in bulk. No doubt for their restaurants and takeaways. Well worth a visit and free parking outside the door.