Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Indian / Hindi Name of Spices

English Name Indian / Hindi Name
  1. Aniseed Saunf
  2. Asafoetida Heeng
  3. Basil Tulsi
  4. Bay leaf Tejpatta
  5. Black Cumin seeds Shah Jeera
  6. Black Pepper Kali Mirch
  7. Black Salt Kala Namak
  8. Cardamom Elaichi
  9. Caraway seeds Shah Jeera
  10. Carom seeds Ajwain
  11. Cinnamon Dalchini
  12. Clove Laung
  13. Coriander seeds Dhania
  14. Cumin seeds Jeera
  15. Dry Fenugreek Leaves Kasoori Methi
  16. Dry Ginger Saunth
  17. Dry Mango powder Amchoor
  18. Dried Pumpkin / Water Melon seeds Magaz
  19. Fennel seeds Saunf
  20. Fenugreek seeds Methi
  21. Jaggery Gur
  22. Nigella Kalonji
  23. Mace Javitri
  24. Mustard seeds Rai / Sarson
  25. Nutmeg Jaiphal
  26. Onion seeds Kalonji
  27. Pomegranate seeds Anardana
  28. Poppy seeds Khus Khus
  29. Salt Namak
  30. Saffron Kesar
  31. Sesame seeds Til
  32. Sugar Shakkar / Chini
  33. Tamarind Imli
  34. Thymol seeds Ajwain
  35. Turmeric Haldi
  36. Vinegar Sirka