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English name of common Indian Spices and Ingredients

Posted By Manav Mishra On September 11, 2009 @ 5:19 pm In Indian Food | No Comments

Spices are very important part of Indian Cuisine, here is a list which I got on my old Hard Disk, and
probably I got this info in some forwarded email. So, thought of sharing it here as we do have a
recipes section here, moreover if you want to try cooking some Indian delight, this will be helpful for
you.
Spices and Herbs (Masala)
English Name
Alkanet Root
Alum
Anise Seed
Arrowroot
Asafoetida
Basil Holy
Bay Leaf Indian
Black Cumin
Black Mustard Seeds
Black Mustard seeds Cracked
Black Peppercorn
Black Rock salt
Cardamom Black
Cardamom Green
Carom Seed
Cassia
Cayenne Pepper
Celery seeds
Cilantro
Citric Acid
Cinnamon
Cloves
Coriander seeds
Cumin seeds
Curry Leaf
Dill
Fennel
Fenugreek Leaves dried
Fenugreek seeds
Garcinia indica
Garlic Fresh
Ginger Fresh rhizome
Ginger Dried rhizome
Gold leaf edible
Gum Katira Sap
Green Chili
Honey
Illaichi
Licorice
Lime Pickling
Long Pepper
Lotus seed pops
Jaggery

Hindi Name
Ratan Jot
Fitkari, Phitkari
Choti Saunf, Suwa, Shopa
Paniphal, Tikora
Hing
Tulsi
Tej Patta
Shahi Jeera, Himali Jeera, Kala Jeera
Rai
Rai Kuria
Kali Mirch
Sanchal, Kala Namak
Bari Elaichi
Choti Elaichi
Ajwain
Jangli Dalchini
Lal Mirch
Ajmud
Hara Dhania Patta
Nimboo Phool, Saji na Phool
Dalchini
Laung, Lavang
Dhania
Jeera
Meetha Neem Patta, Kari Patta
Soa
Moti Saunf, Saunf
Kasoori Methi
Methi Daane
Kokum
Lassun
Adrak
Saunth
Sona Varak
Gond Katira
Hari Mirch, I use Serrano
Shahad
Chhoti elaichi
Mulathi, Jethi-madh
Paan-Choona
Pippali
Makhna
Gur, Raw sugar cake Sources: Sugar cane, Palm

Mace
Mango powder
Mustard Seeds
Mustard Seeds cracked
Mustard Oil
Nigella
Nutmeg
Onion
Paprika (Kashmiri Paprika)
Peppermint fresh
Pomegranate seeds
Poppy Seeds
Red Chili
Rose
Rose water
Sage
Saffron
Salt
Salt Sea
Salt Sanchal Black
Scallion
Screwpine essence
Sesame
Silver edible leaf
Star Anis
Sugar
Sumac
Tamarind
Turmeric
Turmeric Fresh rhizome
Thyme
Vinegar
White Pepper
Yeast Live sour dough
Yeast
Essence (generic) Khusboo, Attar,
Rose Essence
Screwpine Essence
Vetiver Essence
Dried Fruits and Nuts (Mewa)
English Name
Apricot dried
Dates
Dates Dry skin
Fig
Gooseberry Indian (Emblica)
Prunes
Raisins
Raisins seedless yellow
Nuts and Seeds
Almonds
Cantaloupe seed
Cashews
Coconut
Flaxseeds
Gorgon Nut Puffed Kernel

Javitri
Amchoor, Amchur . Dried Tart Green Mango Powder
Sarson, Rai
Rai Kuria
Sarson Tel
Kalonji
Jaifal
Piyaz
Degi Mirch
Podina
Anar-daana
Khuskhus
Lal Mirch
Gulab
Gulab jal
Kamarkas
Kesar, Zaafraan
Namak
Saindha Namak
Kala Namak
Hara Piyaz
Kewra
Til
Chandi Varak
Chakraphool
Chini
Sumaq
Imli
Haldi
Kachi Haldi
Ajwain ke phool for substitution purposes only
Sirka
Safed Mirch
Khameer
Samunder Jhag, Cuttle Stone soft rock, Toddy
Ruh, Ittar
Gulab-Jal
Kewra
Khas
Hindi Name
Khubani
Khajoor
Chhohara
Anjeer
Amla
Manukka
Kishmish
Sultana
Badaam
Kharbooza ke beej
Kajoo
Naarial Khopra
Alsi
Makhana

Peanuts
Pine Nuts
Pistachio Nuts
Pistachio Soft
Pumpkin seeds
Safflower
Sesame Seed
Sunflower
Watermelon seed
Walnuts
Fruits(Phal)
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Banana
Cantaloupe
Cranberry
Fig
Gooseberry Cape
Grapes
Grapefruit
Guavas
Jackfruit
Java Plum
Lime
Loquat
Lychee
Mango
Mulberry
Natal Plum
Olives
Orange
Orange Navel
Papaya
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
Plum
Pomegranate
Sapodilla Plum, Sapota
Star fruit
Sugar cane
Sweet Lime
Watermelon
Grains Lentils Flours
Barley
Buckwheat
Cracked Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Farina
Flour
Flour Bread
Flour Chickpea
Flour Pastry, All purpose
Maize
Millet Barnyard

Mungphali
Chilgoza
Pista
Chironghi
Kaddu Beej
Kusam Kusumbo
Til
Sooraj-mukhi
Tarbooj ke beej
Akhroat/ Akhrot
Seb
Jardaloo, Khumani
Makhanphal
Kela
Kharbooja
Karonda. In realty, Karonda is Natal Plum
Anjir
Rasbhari
Angoor
Chakutra
Amrood
Kathal
Jamoon
Nimboo, Lemon does not exist but same as Nimboo
Lokat
Leechee
Aam
Shehtoot
Karonda
Zetoon
Santra
Mosambi
Papeeta
Aadoo
Nashpati
Anna-naas
Aloo-bukhaara
Anar
Chickoo
Kamrakh
Ganna
Musambi
Tarbooj
Jaun
Kuttu
Dalia
Sooji
Sooji
Atta
Atta. Durum wheat whole-meal whole-grain flour
Besan
Maida. Super refined soft wheat flour
Makki
Jhungori

Millet Finger
Millet Foxtail
Millet Great, Sorghum
Millet Little
Millet Pearl, Spiked
Oats
Rice
Rice flattened flakes
Rice puffed
Semolina
Sorghum
Tapioca (Cassava)
Vermicelli
Wheat
Wheat flour
Legume Beans
Alubia
Black Matpe (Black beans)
Chickpea
Fava
Field pea split
Garbanzo Beans
Mung Beans
Red Kidney Bean
Lentil
Pigeon peas
Soya bean
Whole beans
Split beans
Split skinless black chickpeas
Decorticated Skinless beans
MeatsFowls Fish Oragns
Meats
Beef
Cow
Goat
Meat generic
Pork
Rabbit
Venison
Fowl
Chicken
Squab
Duck
Egg
Goose
Guinea fowl
Partridge
Pigeon
Quail grey
Parts Organs
Bone
Brains
Feet (Trotters)
Head
Heart

Ragi
Kheri
Jowar
Kodo
Bajara
Vilaiti Jaun
Chawal
Chewara, Poha
Murmura
Sooji, Rava
Jowar
Saboo-daana
Seviyan
Gehoon
Gehoon Atta
Safed Rajma
Urad
Chana, Desi Chana, Kabuli Chana
Vaal, Sem
Matar Dal
Kabuli Chana
Moong
Rajma
Masoor
Arhar, Toor
Bhatma
Sabut
Dal
Chana Dal
Dhuli

Gai ka Gosht
Gai
Bakra ka Gosht
Gosht
Sooer ka Gosht
Khargosh
Hiran ka Gosht
Murghi
Chooza
Battakh
Anda
Bada-Battakh
Bada-Teetar
Teeter
Kabutar
Battar
Haddi
Bheja, Magaz
Paya
Sir, Matha
Dil

Intestines
Kidney
Leg
Liver
Lung
Marrow
Minced ?ground Meat
Stomach
Stomach Skin
Spleen
Testicles
Tongue
Udder
Fish Seafood
Bombay Duck
Butter Fish Indian
Carp varieties
Cat Fish
Clams
Cod Rock
Crabs
Fish generic
Herring
King Fish
Lady Fish
Mackerel
Mullet
Mussels
Pearl Spot
Perch Climbing
Pomfret
Pomfret,silver
Prawn
Red Snapper
Roe
Salmon Indian
Sardines
Sawfish
Shark
Shad Indian
Silver belley
Snake head
Sole
Sorrel Red
Squid
Tuna
Turbot Indian
Turtle
White bait
Vegetables(Subzi)
Aloe Vera
Beans Cluster fresh
Beans French fresh
Aubergine
Beet root
Bell Pepper, Capsicum

Vajri
Gurda
Raan
Kaleja
Phaypara
Guda
Keema
Ojhari, But
Bhuri
Tilli
Kapura
Zabaan, Jeeb
Khiri
Bombil,Bumallo.
Pabda, Puptai
Rohu, Rui
Sangtam
Teesrya
Gobro
Kekda, Kurlya
Machli
Bhing
Surmai, Visonu
Kane, Nogli
Bangda
Boi, Parshey, Andawari, Shevto
Teesari
Karimeen
Koi Machli
Paplet
Chandava
Jhinga, Chingri, Chemen, Sungat
Rane
Machli Anda
Raavas
Pedvey
Kandere
Zori
Llish Hilsa
Surgutta
Murrai
Repti, Morrul
Chukka Sag
Samudra-pheni (or feni)
Chura
Kuppa machli
Kachhua
Katai
Gawar Patha
Gowar ki phalli
Pharas Beans
Baingan
Chukandar
Simla Mirch

Celery
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Cilantro
Colocasia, Taro, Eddo
Cluster beans
Corn Kernel
Corn on the cob
Cowpea
Cucumber
Cucumber English Skinny
Eggplant
Gourd Ash
Gourd Bitter
Gourd Bottle
Gourd Ridged
Gourd Snake
Jackfruit
Kohl Rabi
Lotus stem
Mushrooms
Mustard Greens
Natal Plum
Okra
Onion
Peas Green
Peppermint Leaves Fresh
Potato
Pumpkin
Radish
Red Sorrel
Scallion
Spinach
Sweet Potato
Tomato
Turnip
Water Chestnuts Indian
Taste Expressions
Aroma
Bad
Burnt
Bland
Cold
Fresh
Good
Gravy
Hot
Mash
Raw
Reeks
Ripe
Rotten
Salty
Savory
Sharp

Ajmud
Bandh-Gobi
Gaajar
Phool-Gobi
Hara Dhania
Arbi, Arvi
Guar-phali
Makki
Bhutta
Lobhia
Kheera
Kakri
Baingen
Petha
Karela
Ghiya. Lauki
Torai
Chichinda
Kathal
Ganth Gobhi
Bhein, Kamal Kakri
Khumbi
Sarson Patta
Karonda
Bhindi
Piyaaz
Mattar
Hara Podina
Aloo
Kaddu. In Reality Kaddu is closer to butternut squash
Mooli
Chukka Leaves
Hari Piyaz
Paalak
Shakar-kandi
Tamatar
Shalgam
Singhaara
Khush-boo, Sugandh
Kharaab
Jalaa
Feeka
Thunda
Taaza
Bhariya Achha is just okay
Tari, Rasa, Salan, Shorba
Garam
Bharta
Kuchaa
Bad-boo
Pukka
Galaa
Namkeen
Chat-pata
Teekha

Sour
Stale
Sweet
Tasty
Cooking Tools
Hindi Name
Atta Chhalni
Belan
Bhigona
Chakla
Chakku
Chalini
Chamcha
Chamchi
Chimta
Choolah
Degchi
Donga
Ghara
Handi
Hamam Dasta
Imrit Baan
Kaddu Kas
Kalchhi
Karahi
Katori
Palta
Sancha
Seekh
Sil Batta
Surahi
Tandoor
Tarazoo
Tawa
Common Dairy Products
Chach, Mattha
Chenna
Dahi
Doodh
Ghee
Khoya
Kheer
Lassi
Makhan
Malai
Paneer
Raita
Common Breads
Baati
Bhature
Chapati
Kulcha
Naan
Paratha
Phulka

Khatta
Baasi
Meetha
Swaad
English/Explanation
Flour sifter
Rolling pin
Cooking pot with a lid
Stone rolling board
Knife
Sieve
Large Spoon (Approximately Tablespoon)
Small Spoon (Approximately half teaspoon)
Tongs
U-shaped traditional stove
Brass or Copper cooking pot, narrow neck, round bottom
Large mixing or serving bowl
Large earthen pot to store food or water
Earthen cooking pot, narrow neck, round bottom
Mortar & Pestle.
Pickling Crock made of Porcelain
Grater
Spoon Ladle
Traditional Indian Wok.
Small curry bowl
Turner
Mould
Skewer
Flat black stone and a Triangular Stone to crush spices
with
Long neck earthen pot used to store water
Drum shaped clay oven
Weigh Scale
Iron griddle to make bread
Churned homemade Yogurt with butter removed
Cheese similar to small curd cheese
Homemade Yogurt
Milk
Rendered butter
Reduced whole milk
Rice Pudding
Churned homemade Yogurt
Butter
Cream
Cheese similar to farmers pot cheese
Cold Yogurt Soup
Bread looking like bun cooked over ambers in Rajasthan
Deep fried Maida flat bread
Basic whole wheat un-leavened flat bread, aka Roti
Baked Maida flat bread
Leavened flat bread baked in clay oven.
Griddle Fried flat bread
Light weight version of Basic whole wheat bread (Roti)

Poori
Poori Loach
Roomali
Roti
Roti Missy
Roti Makki
General Terms
Beverages
Chai
Daroo
Kanji
Paani
Sharab
Shikanjami
Thandaii
Toddy
Desserts
Burfee
Chikki
Firni
Gajak
Halva-Carrot
Halva-Sooji
Kheer
Rasgulla
Miscellaneous
Achaar
Bhagar, Tarka
Bharta
Bharwa
Bhajji
Bhujia
Bhurji
Bhuna
Dal
Dhansak
Do Piyaz
Dosa
Idli
Guda
Kebab
Kofta
Korma (Qorma)
Khameer
Khasta
Kheer
Khichree
Makhni
Non-vegetarian
Pakora
Papadom
Pasanda
Phitkari
Pickle

Deep fried flat puffed bread

Deep fried Maida flat puffed bread
Very Very thin bread
Basic whole wheat un-leavened flat bread, aka Chapati
Multi grain basic flat bread
Corn (Maze) basic flat bread

Hot tea
Country Liquor
Fermented Carrot beverage
Water
Alcohol
Limeade
Sweet Beverage made with combination of seeds and
nuts
Natural sap wine collected from Palm trees.
Diamond shaped cake from reduced milk or Garbanzo
flour.
Form of brittle, commonly made with peanuts or cashews
Rice flour pudding
Form of Fudge, commonly made with sesame seeds
Carrot cake
Cream of wheat cake
Rice Pudding
Cheese balls in syrup
Pickle
Tempering Dal
Mashed food
Stuffed
Batter laced minced food Pattie
Damp Dry Curry
Damp Dry Curry
Pan fried or Pan roasted
Legume soup
Parsi curry with legumes
Damp curry containing half or more onions
South Indian Rice/Bean crepe
South Indian Rice/Bean dumpling
Pulp
Whole food roasted
Meatball shaped minced food dish
Mild aromatic curry made with yogurt and nuts
Yeast
Flaky or crumbly
Rice Pudding
Rice and Beans cooked together
Buttery Curry
Maasahari
Deep fried fritter
Papad Thin wafer cracker
Mild aromatic vegetable or meat curry made with yogurt
Alum
Achar

Pilaf, Pulao
Rind or Peel
Rogan Josh
Samosa
Sugar Syrup
Tari
Tikka
Tikki
Vegetarian
Vindaloo
Colors
Black
Blue
Brown
Crimson
Deeper shade
Green
Grey
Indigo
Lighter shade
Maroon
Orange
Pink
Purple
Red
Saffron
Violet
Yellow
White

Pulao Rice cooked with Vegetables Meat spices

Chilka
Bright red color meat curry from Kashmir
Conical shaped deep fried stuffed pastry
Chaasni
Broth like curry
Whole- muscle or chunk food roasted or baked
Minced food Patty
Shakahari
A spicy hot Portuguese style (Goa) curry
Kaala
Neela
Saanvla, Khaki
Lohit (Bloody), Gehra Lal Rung
Gehra Rung
Hara
Bhoora Rung
Gehra Neela Rung
Halka Rung
Anaabi Rung
Naarangi
Gulabi
Jamni
Lal
Kesari
Baingani Rung
Peela
Safed

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