Indian Spices – Glossary of Indian Spices in English and Hindi

Glossary of some commonly used Indian Spices is presented here. The first column is consists of the spices names in English, whilst the second column consists of their names translated in Hindi.
The Indian spices names are listed in an alphabetical order.

• English – Hindi

1. Aniseeds, Fennel Seeds – Saunf
2. Asafoetida – Hing
3. Basil – Tulsi
4. Basil Seeds – Sabja, Subja
5. Bay Leaf – Tej Patta
6. Big Mustard Seeds – Sarson
7. Black Cardamom – Badi Elaichi
8. Black Cumin Seeds – Kala Jeera
9. Black Mustard Seeds – Rai
10. Black Pepper – Kali Mirch
11. Caraway Seeds – Shahjeera
12. Carom Seeds, Thymol Seeds, Oregano – Ajwain
13. Chilli Powder – Lal Mirch Powder
14. Cinammon – Dal Chini
15. Clarified Butter – Ghee
16. Cloves – Laung, Lavang
17. Coriander Powder – Dhania Powder
18. Coriander seeds – Sabut Dhania
19. Coriander, Cilantro – Dhaniya, Dhania
20. Cumin Seeds – Jeera
21. Curry Leaves – Kari Patta, Kadipatha
22. Dry Fenugreek Leaves – Kasoori Methi
23. Dry Ginger – Saunth, Sounth, Soonth
24. Dry Mango powder – Amchur
25. Fenugreek Seeds – Methi ke Dane
26. Fenugreek – Methi
27. Garlic – Lasan, Lahsun, Lahsan
28. Fresh Ginger – Adrak, Adhrak
29. Green Cardamom – Hari Elaichi , Choti Elaichi
30. Green Chilli – Hari Mirch
31. Ground Nut, Peanuts – Moongphalli, Mungphali
32. Jaggery – Gur
33. Lime – Nimboo, Nimbu
34. Cocum, Kokum – Bhirinda, Bhirnda
35. Lime peel – Nimbu ka Chilka
36. Mace – Jayitri, Javitri, Javntry
37. Mint – Pudina, Podina
38. Nutmeg – Jaiphal
39. Onion – Piaz, Peeaz or Pyaz
40. Onion Seeds – Kalonji, Kalaungi
41. Pine Nuts – Chilgoze or Nioze
42. Pomegranate Seeds – Anardana
43. Poppy Seeds – Khus Khus
44. Raisins – Munacca
45. Red Chilli – Lal Mirch
46. Rock salt, Black salt – Kala namak
47. Sesame Seeds – Til
48. Saffron – Kunkuma, Kesar
49. Tamarind – Imli
50. Turmeric – Haldi
51. Vinegar – Sirka
52. Water Melon Seeds – Magaz

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