Moving to Cairo

[Meena Ram]

Hi am MEENA

Planning to move to Cairo from Malaysia as my husband has got a job in Cairo. Just wanted to know if we have Indian Grocery Stores there. That is much of a concern. As I need to know whether I must carry the necessary things from here.

Thanx.

[MaidenScotland]

Hi and welcome to the forum

There are no ethnic stores however everything tends to be available although you might have to go from store to store.

[PoleDancer]

Hi Meena

This thread might be of interest.

[Milouk84]

You might find some stuff at "al attar", an Egyptian spice shop, like cumin, coriander, cardamom, turmeric, clover, nutmeg, chilli powder. Almost any spice can be found there, not the mixed seasonings like garam masala. But you have to know their names in arabic.

[Meena Ram]

Thank you all. It might be of great help to me.
Thanx all.

[PoleDancer]

and I recalled another thread involving Indians seeking home comforts.

The grocery issue was never really resolved there, so all further intel would be useful contribution here.

[Meena Ram]

Another point to clarify. Do you get the varieties of dhal there. As am a South Indian, concerned of the making of idly, dosa and sambar stuff. Any idea about these. Thanx for all ur responses it will be very helpful to me.

MEENA

[Milouk84]

Originally Posted by Meena Ram

Another point to clarify. Do you get the varieties of dhal there. As am a South Indian, concerned of the making of idly, dosa and sambar stuff. Any idea about these. Thanx for all ur responses it will be very helpful to me.

MEENA

Correct me if I'm wrong about the ingredients. You'll definitely find lentils (black and yellow or orange), fenugreek seeds, red onions, chilies, tamarind whole, coconut, baking powder and baking soda (baking soda is probably at the pharmacy), coriander, cinnamon and turmeric. I'm not sure about the INDIAN stuff. But most of these things you'll find at metro or local grocery stores.

[Meena Ram]

Originally Posted by Milouk84

Correct me if I'm wrong about the ingredients. You'll definitely find lentils (black and yellow or orange), fenugreek seeds, red onions, chilies, tamarind whole, coconut, baking powder and baking soda (baking soda is probably at the pharmacy), coriander, cinnamon and turmeric. I'm not sure about the INDIAN stuff. But most of these things you'll find at metro or local grocery stores.

Thanks for the info. I just am curious to know if u get Indian satellite channels. And another concern is about my 7+ years old son. How about the intake in schools?

Do gimme some info if anyone has any idea.
Thanx
Meena

[Whitedesert]

Originally Posted by Meena Ram

Thanks for the info. I just am curious to know if u get Indian satellite channels. And another concern is about my 7+ years old son. How about the intake in schools?

Do gimme some info if anyone has any idea.
Thanx
Meena

Think you will come right on most of the spices, OSN, to my knowledge has no hindi channels, but maybe available by other means. Some of the STAR channels are available, not on NileSat. Schooling. That might be a problem, I am not certain but suspect you would need to choose between the so-called local English/French language schools or "western" international style education. Doubt an Asian international school is available, have not seen one...