Indian Food and Spice

One of my favorite markets in the area, with an array of Indian ingredients and spices that you won’t find elsewhere. And with such great prices, there are even some staples I’ll get from here instead of the grocery store.
Now I know what I’m looking for most of the time, having cooked a lot of Indian and Middle Eastern food. But when I do have questions, the staff (and presumably owner) is more than eager and willing to help. I’ve learned some great tips from these guys and my Indian cooking has vastly improved as a result.
It’s not just ingredients, they also have some great take out food that’s priced to sell. You can pick up dinners or lunch specials for less than any other Indian restaurant in the Danbury area. Or if you’re in the cooking mood, get ready, because you’re gonna have a lot of options.
So what do they have? From the exotic to the staples, there are spices and sauces galore! Everything you’ll need for that tikka, curry, or korma. I’ve replaced a lot of my oil and butter with Ghee (clarified butter), which is common in eastern cooking and sold in all quantities here. There are fresh herbs and veggies, priced lower than anywhere else, and some that you can only find here. Tons of starch options, from flours to rices and everything in between. Need some cheese? Well the paneer here is top notch and comes in various varieties and quantities, fresh or frozen. The freezer section is great, some great authentic microwaveable dinners to apps and deserts.
I wish they had more meat, but you can go across the street to the Halal meat market for anything you’ll need. That being said, that doesn’t take away from how great of a market Indian Food and Spice is. Seriously, if you go anywhere else for your Indian ingredients, you’re doing your dish and your wallet a disservice. And even if you’re just curious, like I was the first time I went, stop on in, and you’ll become a regular like me!

Fresh bunches of cilantro. yes. curry leaves. yes. i actually came here for the first time before a big snow storm last year. the owner was very helpful as I meandered about looking for yellow daal and the ominous popping black sesame seed (that imo– are the trick to every dish!) regardless– i really f’d my daal dish up– but the ingredients at least made it taste proper even though i overcooked the daal. good place. has all the spices/veg’s/ treats you will not find at a regular store.

Friendly staff, neat store, good selection and prices. I was expecting the prices to be higher compared to my local super-​market, but found for the couple of items which both stocked, that Indian Food and Spice was less expensive. For example, Pataks Biryani Curry Paste 10 Oz is $ 3.79 at Indian and $ 4.49 at my super-​market, and $ 8.49 on
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The have a buffet in the store, however, I learned this is operated separately as The Mango Tree.