Where to Buy Dried Legume Sets from Turkey for Ramadan? Top 10 Stores*

Supermarkets and Large Grocery StoresWhere? Large supermarkets in cities (Şok, A101, BİM, Migros, CarrefourSA). When? As Ramadan approaches, dried legume sets called "Ramadan Packages" appear on the shelves. How can I identify them? They're usually in large bags or cardboard boxes with "Ramadan Special" written on them. 2. Local Food Wholesalers and Wholesale MarketsWhere? City food markets (for example: Fatih market in Istanbul, Kolej market in Ankara). How? Shopkeepers selling large bags of dried legumes will prepare special mixes if you like. Plus: You can buy them cheaper and mix them however you like. 3. Grocery Stores and Food ShopsSmall but high-quality grocery stores prepare special boxes before Ramadan. Some offer gift sets in wooden boxes or canvas bags. Such special packages are especially common in older neighborhood grocery stores. 4. Market Stalls In the markets set up on certain days of the week, there are stalls selling dried legumes. The stallholders offer mixed sets called "Ramadan Package" or "Family Package." You can get them cheaper by bargaining.   5. Immigrant-Friendly Stores (Abroad) Turkish markets in countries like Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden: They sell dried legume sets brought from Turkey specially for Ramadan. They are usually in large boxes and gift-wrapped. If you ask for "Ramadan dried legume package" in these markets, the seller will show it to you right away.   6. Through Acquaintances (Easy and Reliable) If you have an acquaintance living in Turkey: They can buy these sets in cities like Istanbul, Bursa, or Ankara and send them to you by mail. Or you can put them in the luggage of acquaintances visiting from Turkey and have them brought to you. Shipping is especially common at airports or by bus.   7. Jewelry and Gift Shops (For Luxury Sets) Some jewelry stores or gift shops sell sets of legumes + olives + jam in wooden boxes. They are very popular as Ramadan gifts. These types of shops are especially found in large shopping malls. Recommendations: Check the set contents: Chickpeas, lentils, beans, kidney beans, or black-eyed peas. Date check: Make sure the legumes are fresh. As a gift: Sets with nice packaging and canvas bags are preferred. Gift for elders? Traditional-looking boxes make more sense.   What Does a Sample Set Look Like? A Ramadan legume set usually contains: 1 kg Chickpeas 1 kg Red Lentils 1 kg White Beans 1 kg Kidney Beans 1 kg Black-Eyed Peas 500 g Anise or Red Pepper Flakes (extra) All in a nice box or bag. Bottom Line: If you want to buy a legume set without using a website: Go to your local grocery store, supermarket, bazaar, or if you're abroad, Turkish markets and ask for "Ramadan legume box." They'll show you right away!