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)

Edited by naina_manam - 17 years ago

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