Glossary

Spices Glossary

English Name Hindi Name
Aniseeds, fennel seeds Saunf
Cumin Seeds Jeera
Mustard Seeds Rai/Sarson
Basil Seeds Sabja / Falooda Seeds
Asafoetida Hing
Bay leaf Tej Patta
Black cardamom Moti / Badi Elaichi
Green Cardamom Green / Choti Elaichi
Black Papper Kali Mirch
Black Salt Kala Namak
Cloves Laung, Lavang
Coriander Seeds Sabut Dhania
Curry Leaf Curry Patta
Dried Ginger Saunth
Fenugreek Seeds Methi Dana
Green Chilli Hari Mirch
Red Chilli / Paprika Lal Mirch Powder
Turmeric Powder Haldi
Nutmeg Jaiphal
Tamarind Imli
Vinegar Sirka

Other Glossary

English Name Hindi Name
Wheat Flour Atta
Sweet corn Flour Makki Ka aata
Refine flour Maida
Potato Aloo
Onion Pyaaz
Deep Fried Bread Bhatura
Okra / Lady Finger Bhindi
Chickpeas Channa
Lentils Dal
Clarified Butter Ghee
Milk Icecream Kulfi
Spices Masala
Sweet / Dessert Meetha
Cottage Cheese Paneer
Cooked Rice Pulao / Biryani
Spinach Palak
Mint Leaves Pudina
Basil Leaves Tulsi
Fenugreek Leaves Methi
Savory Namkeen
Sour Khatta
Spicy Tangy Flavor Chatpatta