Glossary of English to Hindi Terms

Glossary of English to Hindi Terms

SEEDS / SPICES

Aniseed - Saunf

Asafoetida - Heeng

Basil - Tulsi

Bay leaf - Tejpatta

Black Cumin seeds - Shah Jeera

Black Pepper - Kali Mirch

Canna edulus- Sabja

Cumin seed- Jeera

Cardamom - Elaichi

Cinnamon - Dalchini

Clove - Laung

Coriander seeds - Dhania

Dry Fenugreek Leaves - Kasoori Methi

Dry Ginger - Saunth

Dry Mango powder -Amchoor

Jaggery - Gur

Mustard seeds- Rai / Sarson

Nutmeg - Jaiphal

Nigella/Onion seeds- Anardhana

Poppy Seeds- Khuskhus

Sesame - Til

Saffron - Kesar

Sugar - Shakkar / Chini

Tamarind - Imli

Turmeric- Haldi

Vinegar - Sirka

GRAINS

Long grain rice - Basmati

Pearl Millet - Bajra

Horsebean- Urad

Oats - Jaee

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Cottage cheese - Paneer

Cream - Malai

Dried whole milk Milk Thickened - Khoya, mawa

( would add other later)

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correction for nigella/ onion seeds.The hindi term is kalonji. Pomegrane seeds are known as anaradhna.