Yellow Mustard Seeds - inexpensive source?

[WildSwede]

I am looking for a good, inexpensive (can those words be put together?!) source. Does anyone have one? Any area welcome. TIA!

[WildSwede]

Thank you everyone! I will definitely try the Indian markets. I needed to do a batch test this past weekend and happened to be in Sprouts in Monrovia and they had some for $1.29 for a 1.5 oz. pkg. (they also had bulk for around $11/lb). I needed just under 3 packs for my recipe. However, I think it is going to be a go, so I will take you up on your suggestions to buy in bulk. Thank you so much again for your wonderful advice! I appreciate it!

[maryhbrock]

SuperKing has a wall of spices, that's where I buy my mustard seeds

[Hillbilly Moonshiner]

Penzey's. Their brown and black mustard seeds are also high quality and good price.

[GH1618]

Shipping costs can make inexpensive spices rather expensive, in my experience.

[Hillbilly Moonshiner]

Yes, better to go to their store in Santa Monica or Torrance.

[malibumike]

LAX C market in chinatown has large jars of mustard seeds fairly cheap.

[Johnny L]

I just bought a large container of it from Surfas for about $7 roughly a quart I think which will last me a long time.

[emu48]

Indian grocers are the best source. If that means taking a long drive, check also at any nearby health food stores. Many of them sell bulk spices.

[westsidegal]

i'd try samosa house on washington

11510 W Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90066

[GH1618]

I suggest you try looking in Indian groceries, which usually carry bulk spices. These are pretty common now in any metropolitan area.

[WildSwede]

Thank you! I was thinking about trekking to Artesia, so it will happen a little sooner.

[suvro]

I live in Altadena, and there are two fairly well stocked Indian grocery stores close by.
India Sweets and Spices
1208 E Huntington Dr., # A
Duarte, CA 91010
[phone]
http://www.issduarte.com

This is near the Target. Mountain Ave. exit from 210.

The other one is even closer:
Bhanu's Indian Grocery and Cuisine
7246 Rosemead Blvd.
San Gabriel CA, 91775
626.291.2101
http://www.mybhanu.com/
This is at the intersection of Rosemead and Huntington, next to Trader Joe's.

[WildSwede]

Hah! I was just in Bhanu's eating last week, but did not decide I needed mustard seeds until Saturday morning. Thanks for the reminder!

[WildSwede]

I went to Bhanu and found the seeds: 7 oz for $1.99 and 14 oz for $2.99. I bought the larger size. Thank you everyone!

[suvro]

What are you making with it?
Momofuku's pickled yellow mustard seeds is a good use for this - see http://momofukuathome.wordpress.com/2...

[WildSwede]

Had a dry run this past weekend to see if it was worth making mustard for Chrismas gifts this year and it is. Thanks for the recipe - looks good! ;-)

[ebethsdad]

India Sweets and Spices is where I get mine. They also have other colors, sell in bulk, and have a lovely cafeteria style lunch counter. I use the Northridge store, http://losangeles.citysearch.com/prof..., but they have a lot of other locations. They also have fresh curry leaves, but you have to ask.