Local source for Ethiopian spices?

[Brian Lindauer]

Does anybody know of a place in town where I could buy Ethiopian spice blends, like berbere and mitmita?

[zencohen]

There's a small but good selection of Ethio ingredients at MGM Indian Foods at 7429 Burnet (http://www.mgmindianfoods.com/), including berbere, teff, and frankincense.

[Brian Lindauer]

Thanks!

[eileenarama]

You can also buy injira at MGM.

[rollledspleen]

Another couple of options are Phoenicia Delil. They carry ethnic foods from all over the world, the one on Burnet Rd I believe is much bigger. Also, in the Austin Chronicle this past week there was a blurb about an Ethiopian restaurant opening near UT, you could ask them for their sources: Aster's Ethiopian (2804 N. I-35, 469-5966).

I hope you find what you are looking for.

[renz]

Fiesta is always a good place to try. I know they sell teff, so it seems probable that they'd have your spices as well. Alternatively, google a recipe for the blends and pick up the component spices from the bulk department at Fiesta or Central Market (Whole Foods too, but Central Market's got a larger bulk spice selection).

[Brian Lindauer]

Thanks. I might just pick some up next time I'm in New York if I can't find it here.

[MPH]

Brian,

You might want to check out these websites, if no one has any information on where to find these spices locally:

http://www.thespicehouse.com/

http://www.kalustyans.com/

Best,
MPH