Indian Food Glossary

ENGLISH HINDI TAMIL KANNADA Spices/Herbs Turmeric Haldi Manjal Harasina pudi Coriander seeds, Coriander powder Dhania Dhaniya Kothambari Cloves Lavang Lavangam, Kirambu Lavanga Fennel Saunf Sombu ----- Cinnamon Tuj/Dalchini Pattai Lavanga pattiai Cardamom Elaichi Yelakkai Ellakki Cilantro, Coriander leaves Dhania Kothamalli ----- Ginger Adrak Inji Shunti Garlic Lasun Poondu Bellulli Pepper corns Kalimirchi Milagu Menasu Fenugreek seeds Methi Vendhayam Menthiyam Red chili pepper lal Mirchi Kaindha milagai, Vatral milagai ----- Poppy seeds Khuskhus Gasagasa ----- Asafetida Hing Perungayam Ingu Saffron Kesar Kungumapoo ----- Aniseed Sauf Perunjeeragam Dodda jeera Bay leaf, Cinnamon leaf Tej/Tuj patta Birinji ilai ----- Cumin seeds Shah Jeera/Kala Jeera Sombu Jeerike Mustard seeds Rai/Sarson Kadugu Sasuve Mint leaves Podina Pudhina Pothina Nuts/Dried fruit Peanuts, Groundnuts moongphali Verkadalai, Nilakadalai veru senaga pappu Cashew nut Kaju Mundhiri Paruppu Godambi, jeedi pappu Almonds Badam Pistachio Pista Walnut Akroot Dates Kajhoor dried Apricot Khumani Raisin Kishmish Kaintha thratchai Ona drakshi Grains/Flours Gram flour Besan Kadalai Mavu ----- All purpose flour (Maida) Maida Maida mavu ----- Wheat flour Atta, Chappathi flour Gothumai mavu, Chapathi mavu ----- Par-boiled rice ----- Puzhungal Arisi ----- Semolina Suji Ravai Rave Lentils dal Paruppu Bayle Vermicelli Seviyan Semiya Semigae Yellow split peas Thoor dal Thuvaram Paruppu ----- Bengal gram Channa dal Kadalai Paruppu ----- Black gram Urad dal Ulundhu ----- Green gram Moong dal Pachai Paruppu ----- Seasonings Tamarind Imli Puli Hunase hunnu Jaggery Gur Vellam Bella Sesame seeds til Ellu ----- Green hot chili Hari Mirchi Pachai milagai ----- Green pepper, Capsicum bari mirch Kudai milagai bengaluru mirapakayi Curry leaves kari Patta Karivepilai ----- Shrimp, Prawn Jinga Iraal ----- Vegetables Egg plant, Brinjal Biangan Katharikai ----- Okra, Ladies Finger Bhindi Vendaikai ----- White Bait ----- Nethili meen ----- Gentleman's Toes, Tindla tinda Kovaikai ----- Drumstick Seeng Murungaikai ----- Bottle Guard,Opo Squash Doodhi Suraikai ----- Serrated Guard, Chinese Okra Peerkangkai ----- 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

Source: Indian Foods Co