South Asian recipe ingredients in Burlington, MA

Towne Market, at 120 Cambridge St in Burlington, MA, carries ingredients for South Asian recipes: spices, dal, rice, naan, oil and ghee, plus beef, chicken and goat. You can walk in every day or order for pickup, and we also serve Woburn, Wilmington, Lexington, Bedford, Winchester, Reading, Stoneham, Billerica and Wakefield.

Which Burlington grocery store carries South Asian cooking ingredients?

Towne Market is a grocery store at 120 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA 01803. Right now we have 1,536 products in stock from 264 brands, spread across 26 categories that have something on the shelf.

For South Asian cooking, the categories you will use most are spices, rice, dal, naan, OIL / GHEE, chutney and sauce, atta and paratha. We also carry dessert, tea and samosa for the end of a meal or a snack.

If you are planning a recipe, start with what it needs most: the spice blend, the lentil or rice, the fat to cook it in, and the bread to serve alongside.

What spices and masalas can you buy?

Our spices category covers the whole spices and ground blends a South Asian kitchen runs on. Among the brands we carry are Shan and Mdh, both known for ready-mixed masalas built for particular dishes.

A mixed masala is useful when you want a dish to taste the way it is meant to without measuring ten jars. Whole spices and single ground spices are better when you want to build the flavour yourself, adjusting heat and salt as you go.

You can also pick up SWAD Coconut Flakes, which go into chutneys, sweets and some vegetable dishes. Mint is another item we have in stock now, handy for raitas and chutneys.

Where do I find dal, rice and flour?

Lentils are the base of many weeknight meals, and we stock several. Shahzada Moong Dal and Godavari Urad Dal are both in stock now, and the full dal category shows the rest. Our earlier piece on authentic dal varieties explains how the common types differ.

For rice, see the rice category. If you cook for a crowd, our page on basmati rice in larger bags is worth a look.

For rotis and parathas made at home, the atta category is where to look for flour.

What about ghee, oil and bread?

Ghee and oil are in the OIL / GHEE category. Ghee is clarified butter, cooked until the water and milk solids are gone, which gives it a nutty flavour and lets it handle high heat. Our guide to oil and ghee products goes into more detail.

For bread, Deep Tandoori Naan is in stock now, and the naan category has more. We also carry paratha for a quick breakfast or side. There is a full naan and flatbread guide if you want to compare.

Do you sell halal meat for South Asian recipes?

Yes. We carry chicken, beef, goat and lamb. In stock now are Whole Chicken, Chicken Leg With Skin and Goat Shoulder(Mixed).

Bone-in cuts such as chicken legs and mixed goat shoulder suit curries, biryanis and slow braises, because the bone adds flavour and the meat stays tender over a long simmer. Whole chicken can be cut up for a curry or roasted whole with a spice rub.

We also have a fish category. Our piece on halal beef at Towne Market covers that side of the shop.

What chutneys, snacks and sweets can I add?

The chutney and sauce category covers the condiments that finish a meal. See also our guide to chutneys and sauces.

For snacks and sweets, we carry Haldiram'S, as well as Swad and Deep products. The Snacks & Sweets collection and the snack and biscuits/cookies categories are good places to browse. For frozen items, there are frozen vegetables and frozen dessert.

What are your hours, and can I order for pickup?

The shop is open Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Pickup is available every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Besides walking in, pickup is the way we offer to get your groceries. You can browse the catalogue on our website at townemarket.esplanda.com and plan your list before you come.

If you want a gift for someone who cooks, we also have gift cards.

Do you serve towns near Burlington?

Yes. Besides Burlington, we serve Woburn, Wilmington, Lexington, Bedford, Winchester, Reading, Stoneham, Billerica and Wakefield.

Each town page tells you more about shopping with us from there. Nearby readers in Arlington, Medford and Melrose can see their own pages too: Arlington, Medford and Melrose.