Hindi-English Glossary of Indian Food
Wikipedia rocks! I was looking for a list of Indian food ingredients both in Hindi and English and found a very nice comprehensive list in Wikipedia. Here is the original link. The ones in black font are the ones that would be a good idea to stock up in your pantry if you would like to cook an Indian meal.
Common Hindi name | English |
Amchoor powder | Sour Mango powder |
Adrak | Ginger |
Ajwain | Carom seed |
Amla | Indian gooseberry |
Anardana | Pomegranate seed |
Badam | Almond |
Badi Elaichi | Black cardamom |
Chakra Phool | Star anise |
Chironji | Charoli |
Choti Elaichi | Green cardamom |
Dalchini | Cinnamon |
Dhania | Coriander seed |
Dhania powder | Coriander powder |
Garam Masala | Spice mixture |
Gulab Jal | Rose water |
Gur | Unrefined Sugar (Jaggery) |
Haldi | Turmeric |
Hari dhaniya | Coriander green |
Hari Mirch | Green Chili |
Hing | Asafoetida |
Imli | Tamarind |
Jaiphal | Nutmeg |
Javitri | Mace |
Jeera | Cumin seed |
Kadipatta | Curry leaf |
Kaju | Cashewnut |
Kala Namak / Sanchal | Black salt |
Kali Elaichi | Black Cardamom |
Kali Mirch | Peppercorns |
Kali Mirchi | Black pepper |
Kalonji | Nigella seed |
Kasoori Methi Dried | Fenugreek leaf |
Kesar, Zaafraan | Saffron |
Khajur | Dates |
Khus Khus | Poppy seed |
Kokum | Garcinia indica |
Lahsun | Garlic |
Lal Mirchi | Red Chilli |
Lavang | Cloves |
Methi leaves | Fenugreek leaf |
Methi seeds | Fenugreek seed |
Namak | Salt |
Nimbu | Lemon / Lime |
Pudina | Mint |
Pyaz / Kanda | Onion |
Rai | Black Mustard Seed |
Safed Mirchi | White Pepper |
Saji na phool | Citric acid |
Sarson | mustard seed |
Sarson Tel | Mustard oil |
Saunf/Sanchal | Fennel seed |
Shahi Jeera | Caraway Seeds |
Shimla Mirch | Capsicum |
Sirka | Vinegar |
Soa sag | Dill |
Sonth | Dried ginger |
Suwa or Saunf | Aniseed |
Tej Patta | Bay Leaf |
Til | Sesame seed |
Tulsi | Holy Basil |