The Expat's Guide to Finding Indian Spices in Buenos Aires
Moved to Buenos Aires and suddenly can't find garam masala?
You can live without Amazon.
You can live without Target.
You cannot live without cumin.
If you're staying in BA long-term and crave real spice—not bland "curry powder" dust—this quick guide shows you exactly where to shop, what to buy, and how to adapt when Argentina runs out of your favorites.
No fluff. No tourist lists. Just real spots, real ingredients, and smart substitutions.
What's Inside (10–15 pages PDF)
1. Where to Buy Indian Spices in Buenos Aires
- • Specialty Indian stores
- • Traditional spice houses
- • Asian markets that carry hidden gems
- • Supermarkets that quietly stock the basics
2. What You'll Actually Find (And What You Won't)
Honest breakdown of:
- • Garam masala
- • Turmeric
- • Cumin seeds
- • Cardamom
- • Mustard seeds
- • Curry leaves (fresh vs dried realities)
- • Chili varieties available locally
3. Smart Argentine Substitutions
When you can't find something:
- • What to swap
- • What not to substitute
- • How to blend your own spice mix
4. Online Ordering in Argentina
- • MercadoLibre tips
- • Avoiding overpaying
- • Shipping tricks
- • Customs headaches (and how to avoid them)
5. Bonus: 3 "BA-Friendly" Curry Recipes
Adapted for ingredients you can reliably find in Buenos Aires.
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