Spices

Fenugreek Seeds

Indian names

Hindi - Methi
Malayalam - Uluva
Tamil - Venthayam
Kannada - Menthe

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Fenugreek leaves and seeds help in digestion, relieve

constipation and overcome flatulence.

Soak fenugreek seeds overnight in little water, then make a paste of it with soaked water and taken the next day morning, helps in relieveing digestive disorders.When taken daily, it lowers blood sugar level.

Cumin Seeds


Indian names

Hindi - Jeera
Malayalam - Jeerakam
Tamil - Jeerakam
Kannada - Jeerage

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Cumin is a essential part of indian kitchen. Its a good source of iron, that strengthens immunity and help boost the power of the liver. Cumin helps relieve symptoms of common cold, since its got antiseptc properties. Useful for digestive disorders, diarrhea, nausea and morning sickness.In our household we boil water to drink, in which a little of cumin is added. Cumin increases the heat in the body and thus makes metabolism more efficient. Its antiseptic properties cure sore throat.

Nutmeg


Indian names

Hindi - Jaiphal
Malayalam - Jathika
Tamil - Jathikkai
Kannada - Jaji Kayi

Bay Leaf

Indian names

Hindi - Tej Patta
Tamil - Birinji ilai
Kannada - Masala Yeli

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Bay leaves have medicinal properties that help cure external infections, skin disease, are used to treat migraines, stress and anxiety. Helps improve digestion and detoxify the system. A regular intake of these leaves in your diet, cures cold and urinary infections. With strong distinctive fragrance, this leaves can help keep bugs away from grains. The essential oil made from bay leaves has antibacterial and antifungal properties, that can cure dandruff.

As noted to me by a reader - Indian Bay Leaf (Tej Petta) is not the same as the European Bay Leaf. The former is actually Cinnamom leaf and has quite a different flavour to European Bay.

Fennel Seeds

Indian names

Hindi - Sauf
Malayalam - Perumjeerakam
Tamil - Perunjeeragam
Kannada - Dodda jeera

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Fennel contains anethole, which stimulates secretion of digestive and gastric juices. Fennel contains aspartic acid, which acts as an anti - flatulent. Chewing on fennel seeds after meals acts as a popular " after mint ".

Dry Ginger

Indian names

Hindi - Saunth
Malayalam - chukku
Tamil - Sukku
Kannada - Sonti

Kodampuli

Kodampuli is a type of tamarind, used in kerala.Mostly used

to cook Fish curry/dishes.

Nuts and Spices

Almonds

Indian names

Hindi - Badam
Malayalam - Badam
Tamil - Badaam, Vadhumai
Oriya - Badaam
Kannada - Badami



Cashew Nut

Indian names

Hindi - Kaju
Malayalam - Kasuvandi
Tamil - Mundhiri Paruppu
Kannada - Godambi, jeedi pappu


Poppy Seeds


Indian names

Hindi - Khus-Khus
Malayalam - Khus-khus, Kaskas
Tamil - Kus Kus, Kasakasa
Kannada - Gase Gase , Gasagase Beeja
Marathi - Khas Khas
Gujarati - Khaskhas
Telugu - Gasagasaalu

Mustard Seeds

Indian names

Hindi - Sarson, Rai
Malayalam - Kadagu
Tamil - Kadugu
Kannada - Sasuve , Sasive Kalu
Bengali - Sarsay
Assamese - Sarioh Guti
Oriya - Sorisha
Marathi - Mohari
Gujarati - Rai
Telugu - Aavaalu


Whole Red Chili

Indian names

Hindi - Lal Mirch
Malayalam - Chuvanna Mulaku
Tamil - Milagai Vatral
Kannada - Kempu Menasina Kayi
Bengali - Paka Lanka
Assamese - Sukan Jalakia
Oriya - Nali lankamaricha
Marathi - Lal Mirchya
Gujarati - Lal Marcha
Telugu - Erra Mirapa kayalu

Lentils

Lentils(dal/Legumes/Pulses )


Black Gram (Pulses)

Indian Names

Hindi - Urad dal
Malayalam -Uzhunnu
Tamil - Ulathamparuppu
Kannada - Uddina Bele


Yellow Split Lentil (Pulses)

Indian Names

Hindi - Arhar/ Tur
Malayalam - Thuvarapparup
Tamil -Thuvaram Paruppu
Kannada - Thugare Bele



Red Lentil (Pulses)

Indian Names

Hindi - Masoor dal
Malayalam - Parippu
Tamil - Mysoor paruppu


Whole green gram dal (Pulses)

Indian Names

Hindi - Moong dal
Malayalam - Cherupayar
Tamil - Pachai Paruppu
Kannada - Hesare Kalu


Bengal Gram (Pulses )

Indian names

Hindi - Channa dal
Malayalam - Kadala Parippu
Tamil - Kadalai Paruppu
Kannada - Kadale




Split Green Gram Dal

Indian names

Hindi - Mung dal
Malayalam - Cheru payar parippu
Tamil - Payatham parruppu
Kannada - Hesara bele

Get To Know The Ingredients - Glossary of Ingredients

Ingredients listed below form a basic guideline for Indian spices,nuts,cereals & Lentils.I will try my best to list the Indian terms for them in Hindi, Tamil,Kannada and Malayalam along with the English term.

Cinnamon

Indian Names

Hindi - Dalchini
Kannada - Dalchini
Malayalam - Karuvapatta
Tamil: Karuvapattai, Sannalavangapattai
Bengali - Daroochini
Assamese - Dalcheni
Oriya - Dalachini
Marathi - Dalchini
Gujarati - Tuj
Telugu - Dalchina Chekka

Cloves

Indian Names

Hindi - Laung/ Lavang
Kannada - Lavanga
Malayalam - Kaarambu , Karayaamboovu
Tamil - Kraambu, Lavangam

Bengali - Labango

Assamese - Long

Oriya - Labanga

Marathi - Lavanga

Gujarati - Laving

Telugu - Lavangalu

Cardamom ( Green )

Indian Names

Hindi - Chhoti elaichi
Kannada - Yelakki (Hasuru)

Malayalam - Pach Elakkaya
Tamil - Pachchai Elakkai

Bengali - Elach (sobooj )

Assamese - Ilachi (sevjia)

Oriya - Gujuratie

Marathi - Welchi (hirvi)

Gujarati - Lila Alchi

Telugu - Yala Kulu (Paachavi)

Cardamom (Big brown)

Indian Names

Hindi - Badi Elaichi , Moti elaichi

Kannada - Doddayelaki

Tamil - Periya yalam , Elakkai ( Pazhuppu)

Malayalam - Elakkaya

Bengali - Elach (Tamate)

Assamese - Ilachi (Muga)

Oriya - Aleicha

Marathi - Masala Welchi

Gujarati - Elcho

Telugu - Yalakulu

Black pepper Corns

Indian Names

Hindi - Kali mirch
Kannada- Kari menasa , Menasina Kalu
Malayalam - Kurumulagu
Tamil - Milagu

Bengali - Marich

Assamese - Jaluk

Oriya - Golamaricha

Marathi - Kale Miri

Gujarati - Mari

Telugu - Miriyaalu

Coriander seeds

Indian Names

Hindi - Sukha Dhania or Dhanya

Kannada - Kothambari Beeja
Malayalam - Kothamalli, Malli

Tamil - Koththamalli Virai

Bengali - Dhonay

Assamese - Dhania Guti

Oriya - Dhania

Marathi - Dhane

Gujarati - Dhana

Telugu - Dhaniyalu

Star Anise

Indian Names

Hindi - Anasphal
Malayalam -Takkolam
Tamil - Anashuppu

Glossary Of Ingredients

• Almond

Hindi - Badam , Bengali - Badam, Assamese - Badam, Oriya - Badaam, Marathi - Badam, Gujarati - Badam, Tamil - ( Badaam, Vadhumai), Malayalam - Badam, Telugu - Badam, Kannada - Badami

• Aniseed

Hindi - Saunf, Bengali - Mowri, Assamese - Guwamori, Oriya - Panamahuri, Marathi - Badishep, Gujarati - Variyali, Tamil - ( Sombu, Perumjeerakam ), Malayalam -Perumjeerakam, Telugu - Sopuginja, Kannada - Sopubeeja

• Asafoetida

Hindi - Hing , Bengali - Hing , Assamese - Hing, Oriya - Hengu, Marathi - Hing, Gujarati - Hing, Tamil - Perungaayam , Malayalam - Kaayam, Telugu - Inguva, Kannada - Hingu

• Amaranth

Hindi - Chaulai