Glossary

Here are some translations of food ingredients from english to hindi:



Mint Leaves: Pudina
Mulberry: Shehtooth
Mushroom: Guchi / Kukurmutta
Mustard leaves: Sarson Ka Saag
Okra (Lady Finger): Bhindi
Olive: Jaitun
Onion: Pyaz
Onion-green, Spring Onion: Hara Pyaz
Orange: Narangi
Papaya: Papita
Parsley: Ajmoda, Ajmod, Ajmud, Bariajmud
Peach: Aahroo
Peanut: Moongfali
Peas: Matar
Dried Green Peas: Matar
Pineapple: Ananas
Pinenut: Chilgoza
Plum: Aloobukara
Pomgranade: Anaar
Potato: Alu
Prunes: Prun
Pumpkin: Kaddu
Pumpkin: Kashiphalonly
Raddish: Mooli
Ridge Gourd: Tori/Turaii
Jackfruit: Kathal
Jamoon, Jambu Fruit, BlackberryJamun
Karonda: Carissa carandas Karonda, Karanda
Fenugreek Leaves: Methi
Fig: Anjeer
Garlic: Lahsun
Spices hidi to english
Adrak Fresh Ginger


Ajwain Carom seed. Substitution: Thyme

Amchoor (Amchur) Dried Mango powder. Also called Khatai. Substitution: Citric Acid

Amjud Celery

Amla Emblica. Indian Gooseberry.

Anar-daana Pomegranate seeds.

Chakra Phool Star Anise

Dalchini Cinnamon.

Dalchini, Jungli Cassia. Substitution: Cinnamon

Dhania Dried Coriander seeds

Dhania, Hara Patta Fresh Cilantro

Dhania, Sukha Patta Dried Coriander leafs

Elaichi Green Cardamom

Elaichi, Bari Black Cardamom,

Elaichi, Choti Green Cardamom

Goal Mirch, Kali Black peppercorn

Goal Mirch, Safed White peppercorn

Goal Mirch, Pilli Green peppercorn Its Yellowish Green

Goal Mirch, Lal Lal peppercorn

Gond Katira Katira Tree sap Gum

Gulab Jal Rose Water

Haldi Turmeric

Hing Asafoetida. A tree sap fried and crumbled to powder

Imli Tamarind.

Jaifal (Jaiphal) Nutmeg.

Javitri Mace.

Jeera Cumin seed

Jeera, Safed Cumin seed

Jeera, Shahi Black Cumin. Also known as Himali Jeera, Kala Jeera

Kala Namak Black Rock salt, Also called Sanchal

Kalonji Nigella seeds, Also called Wild Onion seeds

Kamarkas Sage

Kari Patta Curry leaf. Also called Meetha Neem Patta

Kesar Saffron. Also called Zaafraan

Kewra Screwpine Essence

Khas Essence from the roots of Vetiver grass

Khus-khus Poppy Seeds

Kokum Garcinia indica

Lassun Fresh Garlic.

Laung Cloves. Also called Lavang

Makhna Popped Lotus seeds

Methi Fenugreek Seeds

Methi, Hari Fresh Fenugreek Leaves

Methi, Kasoori Dried Fenugreek Leaves

Maval petals Cock's comb. Substitution: Yellow Red Food Color Additive

Mirch, Degi Kashmir Paprika, Substitution: Hungarian Paprika

Mirch, Kali Ground Black Pepper

Mirch, Lal Red Chili pepper, Substitution: Cayenne pepper

Mirch, Hari Fresh Green Chili Pepper, Substitution: Serrano

Mishri Rock candy

Mulathi Liquorice root. Also known as Jethi-madh

Nimboo (Nimbu) Fresh Lime. In India Lime is also called as lemon

Nimboo Phool Citric Acid

Namak Salt

Pippali Long Pepper. Substitution: Cayenne Pepper

Podina Fresh Peppermint leaves

Rai Black Mustard seeds

Rai, Kuria Cracked Black Mustard seeds

Ratan Jot Alkanet Root. Substitution: Red Color Food additive

Sarson Mustard seeds

Saunf Anise. Anise is same as Aniseed

Saunf, Choti Anise. Anise is same as Aniseed

Saunf, Patli Anise. Anise is same as Aniseed

Saunf, Moti Fennel seed

Saunf, Vilaiti Anise. Anise is same as Aniseed

Sirka Vinegar

Soa Dill

Sumaq Sumac. Substitutition: Citric acid

Tej Patta Indian Bay leaf

Tulsi Holy Basil. Substitution: Sweet Basil



In South India, Split Decorticated Legumes (Urad Dal, Moong Dal, and Chana Dal) are also used as spices to make dishes such as Rasam and Sambhar.





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