Spices Glossary
Glossary of many spices used in Indian food recipes / cooking and their English translations.
| English Name | Indian / Hindi Name |
| Aniseed | Saunf |
| Asafoetida | Heeng |
| Basil | Tulsi |
| Bay leaf | Tejpatta |
| Black Cumin seeds | Shah Jeera |
| Black Pepper | Kali Mirch |
| Black Salt | Kala Namak |
| Cardamom | Elaichi |
| Caraway seeds | Shah Jeera |
| Carom seeds | Ajwain |
| Cinnamon | Dalchini |
| Clove | Laung |
| Coriander seeds | Dhania |
| Cumin seeds | Jeera |
| Dry Fenugreek Leaves | Kasoori Methi |
| Dry Ginger | Saunth |
| Dry Mango powder | Amchoor |
| Dried Pumpkin / Water Melon seeds | Magaz |
| Fennel seeds | Saunf |
| Fenugreek seeds | Methi |
| Jaggery | Gur |
| Nigella | Kalonji |
| Mace | Javitri |
| Mustard seeds | Rai / Sarson |
| Nutmeg | Jaiphal |
| Onion seeds | Kalonji |
| Pomegranate seeds | Anardana |
| Poppy seeds | Khus Khus |
| Salt | Namak |
| Saffron | Kesar |
| Sesame seeds | Til |
| Sugar | Shakkar / Chini |
| Tamarind | Imli |
| Thymol seeds | Ajwain |
| Turmeric | Haldi |
| Vinegar | Sirka |
