In Search For...

I'm searching for that final ingredient to make some authentic Indian Food at home. I had no idea that finding this final piece of the recipe would be so difficult. Or that Indian food was such a complex mix of so many different spices. Keep in mind that all of these are just for one dish.

This spices that I have collected so far.

• Coriander Seeds


• Cumin Seeds


• Chili Powder


• Ground Tumeric


• Cardamom seeds


• Fresh Gingerroot


• Garlic Cloves


• Whole Cloves


• Black Peppercorns


• Cinnamon Sticks


• Salt


• Black Mustard Seeds

The elusive Spice.

• Curry Leaves

I've searched high and low. None of the regular grocery stores in my town carry this spice. I tried the local specialty grocery store and still no curry leaves. Then, I made a trip to the larger metropolis hub and tried there specialty cooking stores. I found the Black Mustard Seeds, but still no curry leaves.

Tomorrow, I'm hoping that my journey will be at an end. I have learned of an Asian Market that is just a few blocks from my house. If I do not find the leaves there I'm going to have to break down and purchase them from the internet.

Everyone wish me luck.