On 13/8/2006 05:14pm, Phil posted:

I'd add that, since you're stocking up on spices for long-term use, don't buy ground spices. Buy them all whole and get a coffee grinder solely for spice grinding. Grind them each time you need them. Make sure the grinder has a blade which sits close to the base of the grinding bowl, otherwise stuff like cumin will pass below the blade.

I agree with Steven: get big plastic bags of spices, not little tubs. They're good value and will keep you going over a decent length of time, especially if whole and not ground.

We've cooked Indian on Fuerteventura many times, so we know it's do-able.

Good luck!

Phil