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🌶 Where to Buy Indian Spices in Buenos Aires
🏪 1️⃣ Casa China (Best Overall Asian Market)
Location: Barrio Chino (Belgrano)
This is your safest bet.
You’ll usually find:
- Cumin seeds (comino en grano)
- Turmeric
- Garam masala (sometimes)
- Coriander seeds
- Mustard seeds
- Chili pastes
- Occasionally cardamom
What you will NOT reliably find:
- Fresh curry leaves
- Asafoetida (hing)
- Fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
🧂 2️⃣ El Gato Negro (Traditional Spice House)
El Gato Negro – Avenida Corrientes
Old-school spice institution.
Reliable for:
- Whole cumin
- Turmeric root & powder
- Paprika varieties
- Cloves
- Cinnamon
- Black cardamom (sometimes)
They don’t always carry Indian blends, but they have quality base spices.
🛒 3️⃣ Jumbo & Carrefour (Surprisingly Decent Basics)
Jumbo
Carrefour
Look for:
- Comino
- Curry powder (not ideal but usable)
- Turmeric
- Garam masala (occasionally imported)
Pro tip: Check the “imported foods” aisle, not the spice rack.
🛍 MercadoLibre Strategy (Without Getting Robbed)
Mercado Libre
Search in Spanish:
- “garam masala importado”
- “semillas de mostaza”
- “cardamomo entero”
- “hojas de curry secas”
Tips:
- Filter by “MercadoEnvíos”
- Check seller ratings
- Avoid anything shipped from India directly (customs roulette)
