If you mean getting spices and herbs for free, it usually depends on where you are and what you mean by “free.” Here are realistic options in a place like Faisalabad:
🌿 Ways to get free herbs & spices
- Ask local grocery shops (kiryana stores)
Sometimes they give small samples of spices like chili powder, turmeric, or mixed masala if you’re a regular customer. - Community kitchens / charity food programs
Places that cook for people (mosques, NGOs, welfare kitchens) often distribute cooked food with spices included—sometimes they also share small raw supplies. - Neighbors & home sharing culture
In many Pakistani neighborhoods, people borrow or share items like coriander, green chilies, garlic, or ginger. - Grow your own herbs (best “free” long-term option)
Very easy to grow at home:- Mint (pudina)
- Coriander (dhania)
- Green chilies
- Curry leaves (if available)
Once planted, they keep producing for months.
- Food markets at closing time
Sometimes vendors give leftover herb bundles (like mint or coriander) for free or very cheap just to avoid waste.
🌱 Common herbs & spices you might want
If you’re trying to understand what to collect or grow:
- Herbs: mint, coriander, basil, parsley, dill
- Spices: turmeric, cumin, coriander seed, black pepper, chili powder, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom
- Aromatics: garlic, ginger, onion
