Guest Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hello, so been in Melbourne a couple of months now and I have yet to buy any whole spices. I do find them extremely expensive, for instance nearly died when I saw 100g of cardamom (elatchie) for 7 dollars!!. I have packed some sealed spices for the container but I know that whole spices are not allowed, therefore I need to buy some and stock up my spice cupboard again ? Therefore can anyone advise as to whether buying spices online is cheaper and if so can you recommend a good online spice shop. Hubby and I both love our curries. Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 I use 2 Brothers online, awesome prices and top notch quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thankyou Surferman will check them out. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Emma, I have never bought from them, but believe they have quite a variety http://www.gewurzhaus.com.au/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Thankyou Mara ? There are lots of Indian stores around, I just wondered if it was cheaper inline. I'll take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I didn't see the prices or what specific spices were available, but I did notice that the Victoria Market had one or two spice stalls. It might be worth a look if you happen to be in the vicinity at some stage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnyskies Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 @emmayenkanna Go to the Asian shops, you can buy large packets of fresh spice for the same price Woolies charge for little packets. I was in despair when we arrived as I always bought large quantities of spice at a shop just outside the oriental plaza in Fordsburg and I was reduced to the Woolies range, but I'm now fully stocked and as the Indian communties often shop at the Asian shops you can get a full range of Indian spices, fresh curry leaves, Galingal, green mangoes and everything else - also large bags of very fresh new season rice. I can't remember where you are in Melbourne, but the Box Hill Centro has a great Asian market and a fantastic fish shop if you are looking for fish for fish curry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Thankyou Sunnyskies and Red. I am planning on going to the Victoria night market soon so ill take a look. Also there are lots of Indian shops in Hoppers crossing. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Oh, the night market, yes! We were there once in 2014 on our LSD trip, and what I remember from that, it was amazing!!! (not so much 10am on a weekday in the winter, but I guess it's a bit seasonal) But I still have, and love, the t-shirts I got there. The night market is definitely worth a visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanH Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 On the topic of seasoning. Once you are over your cupboard needs this : http://www.masterfoods.com.au/herbs-spices/seasoning-blends/tuscan-seasoning/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rozellem Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Ask the first Indian mamma you see where the nearest Indian shop is she goes to for her goodies. Especially at school, they will offer to take you too! Good stuff and at a fraction of the prices we normally see, but almost always a bit hidden away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elleneo Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I second Asian and Indian grocery stores ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Be careful of the bulk spices, they are often just that, bulked up and rancid although many Westerners cannot taste the difference. I agree, shop where the Indian guys shop, safe bet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshB Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 If in Sydney go to Wentworthville > Udhaya's Spices it makes me feel like Chatsworth in Durban............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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