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Ida Red Sep 13, 2006 08:06 PM

Where can I find Nigella Seed a.k.a. Black Seed a.k.a. Black Onion Seed?

In Jackson Heights I know, but I don't want to head in that direction now.
Would this seed be found in Middle Eastern Shops or Asian Markets?

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    rem13 Jul 1, 2009 08:15 AM

    dean and deluca also carries them

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      cdee13 Jun 30, 2009 07:49 AM

      Could you please tell me the store in Jackson Heights where these Nigella or Black onion seeds are available. Or near ParkSlope.
      Thank you

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      1. re: cdee13
        Joe MacBu Jun 30, 2009 09:53 AM

        Patel Brothers on 74th St
        Subzi Mandi on 73rd St/37th Av
        Apna Bazaar on 73rd St/37th Av

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          cdee13 Jun 30, 2009 10:24 AM

          Joe, Are these shops in Brooklyn? NY

          Thank you, My daughter lives in ParkSlope Brooklyn

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            jen kalb Jun 30, 2009 11:15 AM

            no

            1. re: cdee13
              Joe MacBu Jun 30, 2009 08:16 PM

              They're in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY.

        2. prunefeet Sep 15, 2006 05:19 PM

          In a pinch there is always Penzey's. I know they have it.

          1. Absonot Sep 14, 2006 05:37 PM

            A couple years ago, I bought a packet of nigella seeds at the olive oil store on Fillmore near California (or right around there, next to Le Mediterannean)

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              Ida Red Sep 14, 2006 05:12 PM

              As soon as I posted yesterday I remembered a little Pakastani kitchen supply store on 36th Ave. in Astoria, around 33rd/34th Street next to the Thai restaurant. I'm glad I rememberd because he was most helpful, has a lot of spices in the back. I found it but it is called something like Kalovngi or Kalongi.

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              1. re: Ida Red
                jen kalb Sep 14, 2006 05:36 PM

                kalonji, yes,

                congrats!

              2. jen kalb Sep 13, 2006 09:22 PM

                yes - middle eastern or south asian, not east asian. If you are in Brooklyn, Sahadi or any of the Indian stores on CIA will have them

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                  cdee13 Jun 30, 2009 07:43 AM

                  Hello, Im looking for Kalonji seeds, AKA Nigella seeds, AKA Black onion seeds .
                  I'm from Ontario Canada , but my daughter is from Brooklyn (Park Slope)
                  Could you please let me know the shop or the area where these seeds will be available.
                  I need them for medication.
                  Thank you
                  Chris

                  1. re: cdee13
                    jen kalb Jun 30, 2009 08:17 AM

                    D'Vine Taste in Park Slope or Sahadi on Atlantic Avenue will have these.

                    You can also mail order them from Penzeys or Kalustyan (both have online sites) or if you are in a city with South Asian population, they are available at any Indian grocery store.

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                      cdee13 Jun 30, 2009 08:33 AM

                      Thank you so much for your immidiate reply. I will contact my daughter today.
                      Thanks again

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                      Fleur Jul 1, 2009 05:51 PM

                      I would suggest SAHADIS on Atlantic Avenue, or KLAYUSTAN on Lexington Avenie in the city.

                      You might prefer to do mail order. PENZEY'S and KALYUSTAN do mail order.

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