Herbs of India — Local services in Hammond

The husband and wife duo of Herbs of India are incredibly sweet, funny, knowledgeable, and welcoming of any and every culture. Whether you are a culinary amateur or pro, they have something for you to try!

"New" and "different" sounds scary to many people, especially here in Louisiana. But if you ask me, Indian food is arguably the most flavorful food in the world.

Recently, me & my husband went into the Herbs of India store to try their dessert called "Falooda" which is a popular ice cream dessert that has mango, sweet rose syrup, crushed pistachios, ice cream, and shaved ice. It was extremely refreshing and unique.

Today, me & my husband ate one of their dinner plates which included butter chicken, palak paneer (spinach & Indian cheese), tadka dal (seasoned yellow lentils), mixed veg, raita (yogurt), aloo gobhi (cauliflower & potato), fresh basmati rice, fresh garlic naan, and gulab juman (Indian milk doughnuts). Everything was delicious and was obviously homemade, well worth the price.

You only live once, stop by Herbs of India if you...

Herbs of India is a South Asian market in Hammond, Louisiana. You can find it right off the Interstate. With unbeatably-low prices, lovely owners, and goods you can't find anywhere else, I cannot recommend stopping in more. The people there are very helpful---telling you how to prepare everything you buy, and they are always happy to talk about what they're offering (which is useful, because it is directly from India, and some of the labels are not in English). The stock is growing week by week, and in the several times I've bought stuff there so far, I've never been disappointed. The store isn't very big, and it's well-organized, so you don't have to worry about losing too much time going in, but if you're not in any hurry, you can find yourself enraptured in lovely conversation with either or both of the owners.

Highly recommend! And hopefully someday soon you'll be able to find them at the Hammond...

The butter chicken here is absolutely wonderful, and despite being takeout-only, the owner provides a remarkably personal experience. Raj took the time to explain traditional Indian cooking techniques, including how to prepare aromatic rice, and shared tips on the best way to enjoy the butter chicken with naan at home.

The attention to detail and genuine care for customers really stands out. Not only is the food delicious, but the cultural insights and cooking knowledge shared by the owner make ordering here an educational experience too.

If you're looking for excellent Indian butter chicken takeout with warm, family-like service, Herbs of India is a must-try. The owner treats you like family and ensures you know exactly how to enjoy your meal at its best when you get home."

Don’t forget to get yourself some bulk spices and bag of rice while...