Glossary of Indian Spices, Condiments and General Items
Aniseed | Vilayti Saunf |
Alum | Phitkari |
Asafoetida | Heeng |
Basil | Tulsi |
Bay Leaf | Tej Patta |
Black Cumin Seeds | Shah Jeera |
Black Pepper | Kali Mirch |
Black Salt | Kala Namak |
Cardamom | Elaichi |
Cardamom (Green) | Choto Elaichi / Hari Elaichi |
Cardamom (Brown) | Badi Elaichi |
Cardamom Powder | Elaichi Powder |
Caraway Seeds | Shah Jeera / Vilayti Jeera |
Carom Seeds | Ajwain |
Cassia Bark / Casia Bark | Tajni Chaal, Taj Patra |
Cinnamon | DalChini |
Clove | Laung / Lavang |
Coriander Seeds | Sabut Dhania |
Coriander Powder | Dhania Powder |
Cumin Seeds | Jeera |
Dry Fenugreek Leaves | Kasuri Methi / Kasoori Methi |
Dry Ginger | Saunth |
Dry Mango Powder | Amchur /Amchoor |
Dried Pumpkin Seeds / Water Melon Seeds | Magaz beej / Magaj Beej |
Fennel Seeds | Saunf |
Fenugreek Seeds | Methi |
Jaggery | Gur /Gud /Gudh |
Nigella / Nigella Seeds | Kalonji / Kalaunji |
Mace | Javitri |
Mustard Seeds | Rai / Sarson |
Nutmeg | Jaiphal |
Onion Seeds | Kalonji |
Pomagranate Seeds | Anardana |
Poppy Seeds | Khus Khus |
Rock Salt | Sendha Namak |
Salt | Namak |
Saffron | Kesar |
Sago / Sagu | Sabudana |
Sesame Seeds | Til |
Star Aniseed | Bandai |
Sugar | Chini / Cheeni / Shakkar |
Tamarind | Imli |
Thymol Seeds | Ajwain |
Turmeric Powder | Haldi Powder |
Turmeric | Haldi |
Vinegar | Sirka |