| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Arrowroot | Paniphal, Tikora |
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| Ash gourd |
Petha | ||
| Asparagus | Shatwar, sootmooli,halyan |
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| Asparagus | Musli | ||
| Avocado, butterfruit |
Makhanphal | ||
| Bell Pepper |
Simla Mirch |
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| Bengal gram leaves |
Chaney ki bhaji (Hummus) |
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| Bitter gourd |
Karela | ||
| Bottle gourd |
Lauki,doodhi | ||
| Cabbage | Patha gobi |
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| Carrot | Gajar | ||
| Cauliflower | Phool gobi |
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| Chilli | Mirchi | ||
| Cluster Beans |
Gowaar Phali |
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| Colocasia | Arbi | ||
| Coriander Cilantro |
Dhania | ||
| Corn cobs, maize |
Bhutta, makka |
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| Corn kernel |
Makai | ||
| Cowpea | Lobia | ||
| Cucumber | Kakdi | ||
| Dillweed | Suvabhaji | ||
| Drumstick leaves |
Muranka bhaji |
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| French Beans |
Flas Beans |
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| Gardencress | Halim | ||
| Gherkins | Kunthroo, Goli, Tondli |
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| Green chilli |
Hari mirch |
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| Indian sorrel |
Khatti bhaji |
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| Khesari leaves |
Masoor bhaji |
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| Lettuce | Kasmisaag | ||
| Lime or Lemon |
Nimbu | ||
| Lotus Stem |
Kamal Kakadior, Bhien |
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| Makhanphal | Avocado, butterfruit |
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| Mushrooms | Goochi | ||
| Olives | Zetoon / Zaitoon |
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| Onion | Kanda Pyaaz |
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| Peas | Matar | ||
| Potato | Aloo | ||
| Pumpkin | Kadhu | ||
| Radish | Mooli | ||
| Red sorrel |
Chukka bhaji |
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| Salad leaves, endives |
Gulsuchal | ||
| Spinach | Palak | ||
| Sweet potato |
Shakarkand | ||
| Tapioca | Simla Aloo |
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| Tomato | Tamatar | ||
| Vegetables | Sabji | ||
| Water Chestnuts |
Shingara | ||
| Fruits | |||
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Zizyphus | Ber, bor | ||
