Glossary of Common Indian Spices in different Indian languages
ENGLISH | HINDI | MARATHI | TELUGU | KANNADA |
Aniseed | Saunf | Badishep | Sopu | Badesepi |
Asafoetida | Hing | Hing | Inguva | Hing |
Basil leaves | Tusli ke patte | Tulsichi paney | Tulsi | |
Bay leaf | Tamal patra | Tamal patra | Talisha, Patta akulu | Patraka |
Caraway Seeds(Cumin seeds) | Shahi Zeera | Shahjeera | Jilakara | Jeerige |
Cardamoms (brown) | Elaichi | Masala Welchi | Elakayi | Yelakki |
Cardamoms (green) | Elaichi | Welchi (hirvi) | Elakulu | |
Cinnamon | Dalchini | Dalchini | Lavang patta | Chakke |
Cloves | Laung | Lavanga | Lavangam | Lavanga |
Coriander leaves | Hara dhania | Kothimbir | Kothimira | Kothambari Soppu |
Coriander leaves/Cilantro |
Dhania | Dhane | Dhanialu | Kothambari Beeja/Dhaniya |
Curry leaves | Cadi patta | Kadhi Patta | Karivepaku | Karikevu |
Fenugreek seeds | Methi | Methi Dane | Menthulu | Menthe |
Garlic | Lashun | Lasun | Ullipayilu | Bellulli |
Ginger (fresh) | Adrak | Aale | Allam | Shunti |
Ginger (dry) | Sunth | Sunth | Shunti | |
Green chillies | Hari Mirch | Hirvya Mirchya | Pachi mirchi | |
Lime | Nimbu | Limbu | Nimmakaya | |
Mace | Javanthri | Jaypatri | ||
Mango powder | Aamchur | Aamchur | Amchur powder | |
Mint leaves | Pudina | Pudina | Pudhina | Pudhina |
Mustard seeds | Rai | Mohari | Avalu | Sasive |
Nutmeg | Kathal | Jayphal | Jajikayi | Jajikayi |
Peppercorns | Kalimirch | Kale Miri | Miriyalu | Ollemenasu |
Pomegranate seeds | Anar dana | Dalimbache dane | Danimma ginjalu | |
Poppy seeds | Post dana | Khas Khas | Gasagasalu | Gasagasa |
Red chillies | Lal mirch | Lal Mirchya | Yendu mirapakayalu | Onamenasina kaayi |
Saffron | Kesar | Keshar | Kukumpoovu | Kesari |
Salt | Namak | Meeth | Vuppu | |
Sesame seeds | Til | Nuvvullu | Ellu | |
Tamarind | Imli | Chincha | Chintapandu | Huli |
Thymol | Ajwain | Vaumu | Oma | |
Turmeric | Haldi | Halad | Pasupu | Arasina |
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