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Last activity 12 August 2015 by Stéphanie

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srirag

Hello All,
Just moved to Istanbul last week  . Was wondering if anyone knew where I could buy Tamarind ( wet ) for cooking . Is it available ? I did not find in supermarkets like Macrocenter , or Migros ?I was looking to buy that in some chinese or asian shop but could not find that too .
Any idea? would appreciate your  help
Thanks!

sahansee

In fact it is a bit hard to find it.but you can find it at "ali muhiddin hacı bekir" stores. one is at eminönü one is at taksim as I searched. you may find it at MISIR ÇARŞISI at eminönü.Here is the only place that you can find it in Istanbul or you can ask for it from the Indian restaurants...

srirag

Thanks !
Will check "ali muhiddin hacı bekir" store and see.Hope to find !

Christine

Hi srirag,

I have introduced your topic as a new thread on the Istanbul forum.

richardbozkurt

in many super markets you can find even migros ,just check it but for sure you can find in
misir carsisi or grand bazzar also i will recommend to go misir carsisi where you can find fresh and delicious one but also i see in super markets time to time

devangopalan

I am not sure about tamarind. But most other spices I believe are available in the spice market. I have not gone there but have the following website
http://www.captivatingcappadocia.com/sp … en-market/


I have been able to get the following from google translator

Rice                      pirinç
Lentil                mercimek
Mustard seeds            hardal tohumu
Sesame seeds            Susam taneleri
Salt                tuz
Chickpeas            nohut
Fenugreek            boyotu
Cumin seeds            kimyon tohumları
Atta                buğday unu
Semolina            irmik
Tamarind            demirhindi
Corn                mısır
Dry chillies            kuru biber
Desiccated cocoanut        kurutulmuş cocoanut
Ginger                zencefil
Sugar                şeker
Curry leaves            köri yaprakları
Turmeric powder            Zerdeçal tozu
Coriander seeds            kişniş tohumları
Rice Flour            pirinç unu
Black Lentil            siyah mercimek
Spli peas            kırık bezelye

Stéphanie

Hi devangopalan,

Thank you for your help, but this thread is outdated here :(

I invite you to participate or even to create a new topic on Istanbul forum which i am sure will be interesting :)

Cheers

Stéphanie

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