English Hindi Almonds Badam Aniseed Saunf Apple Seb Apricots Jardalu / Khumani Asafoetida Heeng Ash gourd Kadoo / Petha Banana Kela Basil leaves Tusli ke patte Bay leaf Tej Bell pepper Shimla mirch Bengal gram Chana dal Bengal gram flour Besan Bitter gourd Karela Black-eyed beans Chowli Black gram (whole) Sabut urad Bottle gourd Lauki [...]

Glossary of vegetables used in Indian food /cooking / recipes.   English Name Indian / Hindi Name Ash Gourd Petha Aubergines Baingan Banana (raw) Kela Beetroot Chukander Bitter Gourd Karela Bottle Gourd Lauki Brinjal Baingan Broad Beans Papdi / Vaal Cabbage Pattagobi Capsicum Simla Mirch Carrot Gajar Cauliflower Phoolgobi Chilli (green) Harimirch Chilli (dry red) [...]

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 [...]

Hindi Other Indian Languages English Equivalent Type of Ingredient Aam Mavu, Ambiram, Amba Mango Fruit Adrak Shunti, Ingee, Ada Ginger Vegetable (root) Ajwain Omu, Jowan, Omam Thymol Seed Spice Aloo Aloogadde,Batata Potato Vegetable Amchoor, Amchur Amchoor Dry Mango Powder Spice Amla Nellikai, Avla Gooseberry Fruit Ananas —— Pineapple Fruit Atta Godihittu Wheat Flour Flour Badam [...]