Glossary of Food



Assembled here is a glossary of some foods like, herbs and spices, dry fruits and nuts, vegetables and fruits, that are commonly used in Indian cooking. The translation is done from English to Hindi.

It is not possible to list each and every ingredient from all over the world. I have made an effort to list a few common ones. I will keep on adding more information with time.

Hope you find this helpful.

Glossary of Herbs and Spices


English Hindi
AlumFitkari
Aniseed/Fennel seedsSaunf
AsafoetidaHing
BasilTulsi
Bay LeafTej Patta
Black Cumin SeedsShahi Jeera,Kala Jeera
Black Mustard SeedsRai
Black PeppercornKali Mirch
Black Rock saltKala Namak
Cardamom BlackMoti Elaichi
Cardamom GreenChoti Elaichi
Carom SeedsAjwain
CassiaJangli Dalchini
Cayenne PepperLal Mirch
Celery seedsAjmud
Cilantro/Coriander leavesHara Dhania Patta
Citric AcidNimboo Phool
CinnamonDalchini
ClovesLaung, Lavang
Coriander seedsSabut Dhania
Cumin seedsJeera
Curry LeafKari Patta
DillSoa
Fennel seedsSaunf
Fenugreek Leaves driedKasoori Methi
Fenugreek seedsMethi Dana
Garcinia indicaKokum
Garlic FreshLahsun
Ginger FreshAdrak
Ginger DriedSaunth
Gum KatiraGond Katira
Green ChiliHari Mirch
LicoriceMulathi
Lotus seed popsMakhana
JaggeryGur (Sugar cane, Palm)
MaceJavitri
Mango powderAmchoor
Mustard SeedsSarson
Mustard OilSarson Tel
Nigella/Onion seedsKalonji
NutmegJaifal
OnionPyaaz
Pomegranate seedsAnar-daana
Poppy SeedsKhuskhus
Red ChiliLal Mirch
Rose waterGulab jal
SaffronKesar, Zaafraan
SaltNamak
Salt SeaSaindha Namak
Salt BlackKala Namak
Star AnisChakraphool
SugarChini,shakkar
TamarindImli
TurmericHaldi
ThymeAjwain ke phool
VinegarSirka





Glossary of Pulses, Lentils and More


English Hindi
Beaten RicePoha
Bengal Gram Chana
Black Gram Sabut Urad Dal / Kaali Dal
Black Eyed Beans Chawli / Lobhia
Broken Wheat Dalia
Chickpeas (brown) Chana
Chickpeas (green) Cholia / Hara Chana
Chickpeas (white) Kabuli Chana
Gram Flour Besan / Chane Ka Atta
Green Gram Moong
Maize Flour Makai Ka Atta
Puffed Rice Kurmura
Red Kidney Beans Rajma
Red Lentil Masoor
Refined Flour Maida
Rice Chawal
Semolina Rava / Suji
Split Bengal Gram Chana Dal
Split Black Gram Urad Dal / Kaali Dal
Split Green Gram Moong Dal
Split Red Gram Tuvar Dal / Arhar Dal
Split Red Lentil Masoor Dal
Wheat Gehun
Wheat Flour Gehun Ka Atta


Glossary of Fresh Fruits


English Hindi
Apple Sabe, Seb
Banana Kela
Figs Anjeer
Grapes Angoor
Groundnuts Moongfali
Guavas Amrood
Jackfruit Kathal
Mango Aam
Mulberry Shehtooth
Muskmelon/Cantalope Kharbooja
Orange Santra
Papaya Papeeta
Pear Nashpati
Pineapple Ananas
Plum Aloobukara
Pomegranate Anar
Sweet lime Mosambi
Watermelon Tarbooj, Kalingad




Glossary of Dry Fruits and Nuts


English Hindi
Apricot dried Khumani
Almonds Badaam
Cantaloupe seeds/Melon seeds Kharbooza ke beej
Cashews Kajoo
Dates Khajoor
Dates Dry skin Chhuara
Coconut Naarial
Fig Anjeer
Gooseberry Indian (Emblica) Amla
Peanuts Mungphali
Pine Nuts Chilgoza
Pistachio Nuts Pista
Buchanania lanzan/almondette Tree Chirongi/Charoli
Prunes Munakkaa
Raisins Kishmish
Sesame Seeds Til
Watermelon seeds Tarbooj ke beej
Walnuts Akhroat/ Akhrot
Rose Essence Gulab-Jal
Screwpine Essence Kewra
Vetiver Essence Khas


Vegetables


English Hindi
Apple gourd Tinda
Ash gourd Petha
Avocado/butterfruit Makhanphal
Bell Pepper Simla Mirch
Bitter gourd Karela
Bottle gourd Lauki/doodhi
Cabbage Patha gobi
Carrot Gajar
Cauliflower Phool gobi
Chili Mirchi
Cluster Beans Gowaar Phali
Colocasia Arbi
Coriander/Cilantro Hara Dhania
Corn cobs, maize Bhutta, makka
Corn kernel Makai ka dana
Cucumber Kheera/Kakdi
Dill Soa/Suvabhaji
Drumstick leaves Muranka bhaji
French Beans Frans Beans
Gherkins Kundroo, Goli, Tendli
Green chili Hari mirch
Lime or Lemon Nimbu/Limbu
Lotus Stem Kamal Kakdi, Bhien
Mushrooms Khumbi/Goochi
Olives Zetoon / Zaitoon
Onion Kanda/Pyaaz
Peas Matar
Potato Aloo
Pumpkin Kadhu
Radish Mooli
Spinach Palak
Sweet potato Shakarkandi
Tapioca Simla Aloo
Tomato Tamatar
Water Chestnuts Shingara







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