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Indian Herbs and Spices

ENGLISH	HINDI
Spices/Herbs
Turmeric	Haldi
Coriander seeds, Coriander powder	Dhania
Cloves	Lavang
Fennel	Saunf
Cinnamon	Tuj/Dalchini
Cardamom	Elaichi
Cilantro, Coriander leaves	Dhania
Ginger	Adrak
Garlic	Lasun
Pepper corns	Kalimirchi
Fenugreek seeds	Methi
Red chili pepper	Lal Mirchi
Poppy seeds	Khuskhus
Asafetida	Hing
Saffron	Kesar
Aniseed	Sauf
Bay leaf, Cinnamon leaf	Tej/Tuj patta
Cumin seeds	Shah Jeera/ Kala Jeera
Mustard seeds	Rai/Sarson
Mint leaves	Podina

Nuts/Dried fruit
Peanuts, Groundnuts	moongphali
Cashew nut	Kaju
Almonds	Badam
Pistachio	Pista
Walnut	Akroot
Dates	Kajhoor
Dried Apricot	Khumani
Raisin	Kishmish

Grains/Flours
Gram flour	Besan
All purpose flour (Maida)	Maida
Wheat flour	Atta, Chappathi flour
Par-boiled rice	-----
Semolina	Suji
Lentils	Dal
Vermicelli	Seviyan
Yellow split peas	Thoor dal
Bengal gram	Channa dal
Black gram	Urad dal
Green gram	Moong dal

Seasonings
Tamarind	Imli
Jaggery	Gur
Sesame seeds	Til
Green hot chili	Hari Mirchi
Green pepper, Capsicum	Bari mirch
Curry leaves	Kari Patta
Shrimp, Prawn	Jinga

Vegetables
Egg plant, Brinjal	Baingan
Okra, Lady Finger	Bhindi
White Bait	-----
Gentleman's Toes, Tindla	Tinda
Drumstick	Seeng
Bottle Guard,Opo Squash	Doodhi
Serrated Guard, Chinese Okra	-----
Amaranth	Chauli, chavleri
Arrowroot	Paniphal, Tikora
Ash gourd	Petha
Asparagus	Shatwar, Sootmooli, Halyan
Asparagus	Musli
Avocado, Butterfruit	Makhanphal
Bell Pepper	Simla Mirch
Bengal gram leaves	Chaney ki bhaji (Hummus)
Bitter gourd	Karela
Bottle gourd	Lauki, Doodhi
Cabbage	Patha gobi
Carrot	Gajar
Cauliflower	Phool gobi
Chilli	Mirchi
Cluster Beans	Gowaar Phali
Colocasia	Arbi
Coriander Cilantro	Dhania
Corn cobs, Maize	Bhutta, Makka
Corn kernel	Makai
Cowpea	Lobia
Cucumber	Kakdi
Dillweed	Suvabhaji
Drumstick leaves	Muranka bhaji
French Beans	Flas Beans
Gardencress	Halim
Gherkins	Kunthroo, Goli, Tondli
Green chilli	Hari Mirch
Indian Sorrel	Khatti Bhaji
Khesari leaves	Masoor Bhaji
Lettuce	Kasmisaag
Lime or Lemon	Nimbu
Lotus Stem	Kamal Kakadior, Bhien
Makhanphal	Avocado, Butterfruit
Mushrooms	Goochi
Olives	Zetoon / Zaitoon
Onion	Kanda Pyaaz
Peas	Matar
Potato	Aloo
Pumpkin	Kadhu
Radish	Mooli
Red sorrel	Chukka Bhaji
Salad Leaves, Endives	Gulsuchal
Spinach	Palak
Sweet Potato	Shakarkand
Tapioca	Simla Aloo
Tomato	Tamatar
Vegetables	Sabji
Water Chestnuts	Shingara

FRUIT
Apple	Sabe
Bael, Stone Apple, Bengal quince	Bel, Siriphal
Banana	Kela
Chakothra	Pomelo
Chin Fruit, Litchie	Lichee
Figs	Amjeer
Grapes	Angoor
Guavas	Amrood
Jackfruit	Kathal
Jamoon	Jambul fruit java plum
Mango	Aam
Mashmelon	Kharbooja
Mulberry	Shehtooth
Muskmelon Cantalope	Kharbooja
Orange	Santra
Papaya	Papeeta
Pear	Nashpati
Pineapple	Ananas
Plum	Aloobukara
Pomegranate	Anar
Sweet lime	Mosambi
Watermelon	Tarbooj, Kalingad
Zizyphus	Ber, Bor

Indian Herbs and Spices