Hello dear Steemians! Warm greetings to the **Steemit Iron Chef community** and to the amazing **Chef Team of The Gastronomic Shopping Route**. Today I am excited to share my participation in **Steemit Challenge Season 29 – Week 4** dedicated to one of the most magical corners of gastronomy: **the Spice and Condiments Shop**

My selfie time

these photos are taken during my visite to a local spice and seasoning shoop as part of the Steemit Chalenge SLC29-W4 The Gastronomic Shopping Route.
the shop displays a wide variety of colorful spices herbs and dry ingredients that reflecit the richnes of our traditionel food cultore.
in the first image I documented the visit with a handwritten note to verify authenticity for the challenge.
The second image shows me inside the shop surrounded by neatly arranged spices and actively working vendors.
This visit helped me understand the importance of fresh spices in daily cooking and local trade.
Overall it was a valuable gastronomic experience that perfectly aligns with the objectives of this Steemit challenge.

Traditional spice

these images beautifully reflect the traditional spice market culture Where colors aromas and hard work came together in one place. Large open containers filled with frashly ground spices show how ingredients are sold in their pure and natural form. The presence of whole spices dried herbs and seeds highlight the deeps connection between local trade and traditional cooking practices. Vendors carefully handle and measure spices continuing a craft passed down through generations. Such markets are not only centers of comerce but also symbols of cultural heritage and daily life. this traditional setup plays an esential role in preserving authentic flavors and comunity values.

Shop Details

Shop Name	khattak masala

Business Hours	9pm – 8am

this shop is located in lively area and has Become a trusted place for local. from early morning until late evening customers can be sen visiting the storre to buy fresh spices for daily meals and specal occasion.

A World of Flavors Undder One Rof

as soon as i stepped inside i was welcomed by a rich blend of aromas warme cinnamon sharp black peper earthy turmeric and fierry red chilli. the shop offers a remarkable variety of spics and condiments including:

• Turmeric reds chili powder coriander cumine
• black pepper cloves cinnamon cardamomm
• Garaam masala and treditional mixed spice blend
• Dried herbs pulses lentils and kitchen essentials

Each product reflects freshness with bright natural colors and strong fragrance. The spics are availble both packed and loose allowing costomers to buy exactely what they neede. the prices are faire and affordble which makes these shop suitable for every houshold.

Product Name	Quantaty	Price (PKR)	Price (STEEM)
Koffta masala (Ntional/Shan 40–50 g)	1 pack	Rs. 140	7 STEEM
Macaroni (pasta)	1 pack	Rs. 300	15 STEEM
Noodles Masala	1 pack	Rs. 120	6 STEEM
Qurma Masala (recipe mix)	1 pack	Rs. 290	14.5 STEEM
Achar Gosht Masala	1 pack	Rs. 127	6.35 STEEM
Black Pepper (loose/pack)	1 pack(typical 50–100 g	Rs. 250	12.5 STEEM
White Pepper (loose/pack)	1 pack(typical 50–100 g)	Rs. 250	12.5 STEEM
Red Chili Powder (pack)	1 pack(typical 100 g)	Rs. 180	9 STEEM
Turmeric Powder (pack)	1 pack(typical 100 g)	Rs. 180	9 STEEM
Coriander Powder (pack)	1 pack(typical 100 g)	Rs. 180	9 STEEM
Cumin Powder (pack)	1 pack (typical 100 g)	Rs. 180	9 STEEM
Garam Masala (pack)	1 pack	Rs. 225	11.25 STEEM
Biryani Masala (pack)	1 pack	Rs. 222	11.1 STEEM

Environment Cleanliness & Service

The shop is clean well-organized and properly maintained. products are arrenged neatly ine transperent containers making selection easy and enjoyable.
What truly stands out is the costomer service. the shopkeper is friendly patient and knowlegeable always ready to sugest the right spice combination or explain how particular spicse enhances an dish.

Payment Options

• Cash

My Personal Experience

visiting this spice shop feelt like stepping into a living cockbook. Evvery corner reminded me of home cookeed meals and cultural traditions. the honesty in quality reasonble prising and respectful treatment customers mad my experiense truly satisfyeing.

Question1

On the scale from 1 to 5 how wold you rate the variety of spics and condimants offered by this shop? explain yure answer.

Rating

4.5 / 5
The shop offers an excellent variety of essential and traditional spices covering nearly all cooking needs.

Question 2

Which spice or condiment is never missing from your pantry?

Spice That Never Leaves My Kitchen

Turmeric is a permanent part of my kitchen. It adds color flavor and health benefits to almost every dish.

Question 3

which spice or condiment do you think defines the gastoronomy of your country or city?

Spice That Defines My Local Gastronomy

Red chili and garam masala best define the identity of our cuisine giving it its bold rich and unforgettable taste.

Video