💡 Every major Polish city has at least one Indian/Asian grocery store and halal butchers are increasingly common. You will find most basics — but bring certain items from India.
Key Polish phrases for shopping
🗣️ At the supermarket or grocery store
| Polish phrase | Pronunciation | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Gdzie jest…? | GJeh yest…? | "Where is…?" — use with any product name below |
| Czy macie mięso halal? | Chih MAH-cheh MYEN-so hah-LAL? | "Do you have halal meat?" |
| Ile to kosztuje? | EE-leh toh kosh-TOO-yeh? | "How much does this cost?" |
| Czy to jest świeże? | Chih toh yest SHVYE-zheh? | "Is this fresh?" — at meat or produce counters |
| Poproszę torebkę | poh-PROH-sheh toh-REB-keh | "Can I have a bag please?" |
| Płacę kartą | PWAH-tseh KAR-tom | "I'm paying by card" |
| Płacę gotówką | PWAH-tseh goh-TOOF-kom | "I'm paying cash" |
| Proszę o paragon | PROH-sheh oh pah-RAH-gon | "Can I have the receipt?" |
🧄 Indian grocery items in Polish — what to ask for
| Indian item | Polish name | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Basmati rice | Ryż basmati | Rizh bas-MAH-tee |
| Red lentils (masoor dal) | Soczewica czerwona | soh-cheh-VEE-tsah cher-VOH-nah |
| Chickpeas (chana) | Ciecierzyca | cheh-cheh-ZHIH-tsah |
| Turmeric (haldi) | Kurkuma | koor-KOO-mah |
| Cumin (jeera) | Kminek | KMEE-nek |
| Coriander (dhania) | Kolendra | koh-LEN-drah |
| Ginger (adrak) | Imbir | EEM-beer |
| Coconut milk | Mleko kokosowe | MLEH-koh koh-koh-SOH-veh |
| Spinach (palak) | Szpinak | SHPEE-nak |
| Garlic (lehsun) | Czosnek | CHOSS-nek |
| Onion (pyaz) | Cebula | tseh-BOO-lah |
| Tomato (tamatar) | Pomidor | poh-MEE-dor |
| Yoghurt (dahi) | Jogurt | YOH-goort |
| Butter (makhan) | Masło | MAS-woh |
What you can easily find in Poland
- Basmati rice — Lidl, Biedronka, Carrefour, and Indian stores all stock it
- Red lentils — soczewica czerwona — most supermarkets
- Chickpeas — ciecierzyca — canned and dried in most supermarkets
- Basic spices — turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger — large supermarkets
- Coconut milk — every Carrefour, Auchan, and Lidl
- Paneer — Indian stores; easy to make at home from Polish milk
- Ghee — Indian stores; sometimes Lidl stocks it in specialty weeks
Halal meat — mięso halal (MYEN-so hah-LAL)
- Dedicated halal butcher shops — rzeźnik halal (ZHEZH-neek hah-LAL) — in every major city. Search Google Maps for "halal mięso" + your city
- Turkish, Arab, and Pakistani grocery stores almost always sell halal meat
- Carrefour and Auchan in some cities stock certified halal chicken — look for "halal" label on packaging
- Lamb: harder to find. Call ahead — "Czy macie jagnięcinę halal?" (Chih MAH-cheh yag-nyen-CHEE-neh hah-LAL?) = "Do you have halal lamb?"
Supermarkets — what's where
- Biedronka (bye-DRON-kah) — cheapest, everywhere, good for basics
- Lidl (leedl) — good quality at low prices; regular ethnic food weeks
- Carrefour / Auchan — widest selection, international food aisles
- Żabka (ZHAB-kah) — convenience, open 24/7, emergency top-ups only
Online Indian grocery delivery across Poland
1
indianonlinestore.pl
Largest selection. Delivery 3–5 days across Poland. indianonlinestore.pl →
2
Amazon.pl and Allegro.pl
Search "masala", "basmati", "indian spices" for non-perishables. Check seller ratings on Allegro.
📅 Last updated: June 2025. If you notice outdated information, please use the suggest button.