Glossary

Spices and Herbs
English Name	Hindi Name
Anise Seed / Aniseed	Choti Saunf, Suwa, Shopa
Asafoetida	Hing
Bay Leaf	Tej Patta
Black Pepper	Kali Mirch
Black Rock salt	Sanchal, Kala Namak
Cardamom Black	Bari Elaichi
Cardamom Green	Choti Elaichi
Carom Seed	Ajwain
Cayenne Pepper	Lal Mirch
Cilantro	Hara Dhania Patta
Cinnamon	Dalchini
Cloves	Laung, Lavang
Coriander seeds	Dhania
Cumin seeds	Jeera
Curry Leaf	Meetha Neem Patta, Kari Patta
Fennel	Moti Saunf, Saunf
Fenugreek Leaves dried	Kasoori Methi
Fenugreek seeds	Methi Daane
Garlic	Lassun
Ginger	Adrak
Mace	Javitri
Mango powder	Amchoor, Amchur
Mustard Seeds	Sarson, Rai
Nigella	Kalonji
Nutmeg	Jaifal
Paprika (Kashmiri Paprika)	Degi Mirch
Saffron	Kesar, Zaafraan
Scallion	Hara Piyaz
Screwpine essence	Kewra
Sesame	Til
White Pepper	Safed Mirch

Dried Fruits, Nuts and Seeds
English Name	Hindi Name
Almonds	Badaam
Apricot dried	Khumani
Cantaloupe seed	Kharbooza ke beej
Cashews	Kajoo
Dates	Khajoor
Fig	Anjeer
Flaxseeds	Alsi
Gooseberry Indian (Emblica)	Amla
Gorgon Nut Puffed Kernel	Makhana
Peanuts	Mungphali
Pine Nuts	Chilgoza
Pistachio Nuts	Pista
Raisins	Kishmish
Walnuts	Akhroat/ Akhrot

Fruits
English Name	Hindi Name
Apple	Seb
Banana	Kela
Cantaloupe	Kharbooja
Cranberry	Karonda
Fig	Anjir
Grapes	Angoor
Grapefruit	Chakutra
Guavas	Amrood
Jackfruit	Kathal
Java Plum	Jamoon
Lime	Nimboo
Mango	Aam
Orange	Santra
Papaya	Papeeta
Peach	Aadoo
Pear	Nashpati
Pineapple	Anna-naas
Plum	Aloo-bukhaara
Pomegranate	Anar
Sapodilla Plum, Sapota	Chickoo
Star fruit	Kamrakh
Sugar cane	Ganna
Sweet Lime	Musambi
Watermelon	Tarbooj

Grains and Flours
English Name	Hindi Name
Cracked Wheat	Dalia
Flour – Chickpea	Besan
Flour – Pastry, All purpose	Maidaflour
Flour – Whole wheat	Atta
Maize	Makki
Oats	Vilaiti Jaun
Rice	Chawal
Rice flattened flakes	Chewara, Poha, Cheera
Rice puffed	Murmura, Muri
Semolina	Sooji, Rava
Tapioca (Cassava)	Saboo-daana
Vermicelli	Seviyan

Pulses and Legumes
English Name	Hindi Name
Bengal Gram (Split)	Chana Dal
Black Gram (Split)	Urad dal
Chickpea	Chana, Desi Chana, Kabuli Chana
Field pea split	Matar Dal
Garbanzo Beans	Kabuli Chana
Green Gram	Moong dal
Lentil	Masoor Dal
Pigeon peas / Split Gram	Arhar, Toor
Red Kidney Bean	Rajma

Vegetables
English Name	Hindi Name
Brinjal, Eggplant	Baingan
Bell Pepper, Capsicum	Simla Mirch
Celery	Ajmud
Cabbage	Bandh-Gobi, Patta-Gobi
Carrot	Gaajar
Cauliflower	Phool-Gobi, Gobi
Cilantro	Hara Dhania
Colocasia, Taro, Eddo	Arbi, Arvi
Corn Kernel	Makki
Corn on the cob	Bhutta
Cucumber	Kheera
Cucumber English Skinny	Kakri
Ashgourd	Petha
Bittergourd	Karela
Bottlegourd	Ghiya. Lauki
Ridgedgourd	Torai
Snakegourd	Chichinda
Jackfruit	Kathal
Mushrooms	Khumbi
Mustard Greens	Sarson Patta
Natal Plum	Karonda
Okra	Bhindi
Onion	Piyaaz
Peas	Mattar
Peppermint Leaves Fresh	Hara Podina
Potato	Aloo
Pumpkin (British, Australian)	Kaddu. American butternut or winter squash
Radish	Mooli
Red Sorrel	Chukka Leaves
Scallion	Hari Piyaz
Spinach	Paalak
Sweet Potato	Shakar-kandi
Tomato	Tamatar
Turnip	Shalgam
Water Chestnuts Indian	Singhaara

Spices and Herbs (Masala)
English Name	Hindi Name
Anise Seed	Choti Saunf, Suwa, Shopa
Asafoetida	Hing
Bay Leaf	Tej Patta
Black Pepper	Kali Mirch
Black Rock salt	Sanchal, Kala Namak
Cardamom Black	Bari Elaichi
Cardamom Green	Choti Elaichi
Carom Seed	Ajwain
Cayenne Pepper	Lal Mirch
Cilantro	Hara Dhania Patta
Cinnamon	Dalchini
Cloves	Laung, Lavang
Coriander seeds	Dhania
Cumin seeds	Jeera
Curry Leaf	Meetha Neem Patta, Kari Patta
Fennel	Moti Saunf, Saunf
Fenugreek Leaves dried	Kasoori Methi
Fenugreek seeds	Methi Daane
Garlic	Lassun
Ginger	Adrak
Mace	Javitri
Mango powder	Amchoor, Amchur
Mustard Seeds	Sarson, Rai
Nigella	Kalonji
Nutmeg	Jaifal
Paprika (Kashmiri Paprika)	Degi Mirch
Saffron	Kesar, Zaafraan
Scallion	Hara Piyaz
Screwpine essence	Kewra
Sesame	Til
White Pepper	Safed Mirch
Dried Fruits, Nuts and Seeds
English Name	Hindi Name
Almonds	Badaam
Apricot dried	Khumani
Cantaloupe seed	Kharbooza ke beej
Cashews	Kajoo
Dates	Khajoor
Fig	Anjeer
Flaxseeds	Alsi
Gooseberry Indian (Emblica)	Amla
Gorgon Nut Puffed Kernel	Makhana
Peanuts	Mungphali
Pine Nuts	Chilgoza
Pistachio Nuts	Pista
Raisins	Kishmish
Walnuts	Akhroat/ Akhrot
Fruits
English Name	Hindi Name
Apple	Seb
Banana	Kela
Cantaloupe	Kharbooja
Cranberry	Karonda
Fig	Anjir
Grapes	Angoor
Grapefruit	Chakutra
Guavas	Amrood
Jackfruit	Kathal
Java Plum	Jamoon
Lime	Nimboo
Mango	Aam
Orange	Santra
Papaya	Papeeta
Peach	Aadoo
Pear	Nashpati
Pineapple	Anna-naas
Plum	Aloo-bukhaara
Pomegranate	Anar
Sapodilla Plum, Sapota	Chickoo
Star fruit	Kamrakh
Sugar cane	Ganna
Sweet Lime	Musambi
Watermelon	Tarbooj
Grains and Flours
English Name	Hindi Name
Cracked Wheat	Dalia
Flour – Chickpea	Besan
Flour – Pastry, All purpose	Maidaflour
Flour – Whole wheat	Atta
Maize	Makki
Oats	Vilaiti Jaun
Rice	Chawal
Rice flattened flakes	Chewara, Poha, Cheera
Rice puffed	Murmura, Muri
Semolina	Sooji, Rava
Tapioca (Cassava)	Saboo-daana
Vermicelli	Seviyan
Pulses and Legumes
English Name	Hindi Name
Bengal Gram (Split)	Chana Dal
Black Gram (Split)	Urad dal
Chickpea	Chana, Desi Chana, Kabuli Chana
Field pea split	Matar Dal
Garbanzo Beans	Kabuli Chana
Green Gram	Moong dal
Lentil	Masoor Dal
Pigeon peas / Split Gram	Arhar, Toor
Red Kidney Bean	Rajma
Vegetables
English Name	Hindi Name
Aubergine, Brinjal, Eggplant	Baingan
Bell Pepper, Capsicum	Simla Mirch
Celery	Ajmud
Cabbage	Bandh-Gobi, Patta-Gobi
Carrot	Gaajar
Cauliflower	Phool-Gobi, Gobi
Cilantro	Hara Dhania
Colocasia, Taro, Eddo	Arbi, Arvi
Corn Kernel	Makki
Corn on the cob	Bhutta
Cucumber	Kheera
Cucumber English Skinny	Kakri
Ashgourd	Petha
Bittergourd	Karela
Bottlegourd	Ghiya. Lauki
Ridgedgourd	Torai
Snakegourd	Chichinda
Jackfruit	Kathal
Mushrooms	Khumbi
Mustard Greens	Sarson Patta
Natal Plum	Karonda
Okra	Bhindi
Onion	Piyaaz
Peas	Mattar
Peppermint Leaves Fresh	Hara Podina
Potato	Aloo
Pumpkin (British, Australian)	Kaddu. American butternut or winter squash
Radish	Mooli
Red Sorrel	Chukka Leaves
Scallion	Hari Piyaz
Spinach	Paalak
Sweet Potato	Shakar-kandi
Tomato	Tamatar
Turnip	Shalgam
Water Chestnuts Indian	Singhaara