Glossary

Almond Badam
Alum Phutkari
Aniseed Saunf
Apricot Khubaani
Asafoetida Hing
Ash gourd Petha
Basil Tulsi
Bay leaf Tej patta
Bengal gram Chana dal
Bitter gourd Karela
Black pepper Kali mirch
Black salt Kala namak
Butter Makhan
Butter Milk Chach
Capsicum/Bell Pepper Shimla Mirch
Cardamom Elaichi
Caraway seeds Shajeera or Black Cumin Seeds
Cashew nut Kaju
Cinnamon Darchini, Nawari
Clarified butter Ghee
Clove Lavang
Cluster beans Gowaar Phali
Cowpea Lobia
Coconut Narial
Coconut Oil Narial Ka Tayl
Colocasia Arvi
Coriander/Cilantro Dhania
Corn cobs Bhutta
Corn kernel Makai
Cottage cheese Paneer
Cream Malai
Cucumber Kheera
Cumin seed Zeera/Jeera
Curd Dahi
Currants Kishmish
Curry leaves Curry pata
Dill weed Suvabhaji
Dates Khajoor
Dried Mango powder Amchoor
Dried whole milk/Milk thickened Khoya, mawa
Dry fenugreek leaves Kasoori methi
Fenugreek seeds Methi
Flour Maida
Garlic Lahsun
Ginger Adrak
Gram flour Besan
Green cardamom Chhoti ilaichi
Honey Shahad
Kidney beans Rajma
Lentil Dal
Lime or Lemon Limbu
Long grain rice Basmati
Mace Javitri
Margosa Neem
Mint Pudina
Mustard seeds Rai
Mustard Oil Sarson Ka Tel
Muskmelon/Cantaloupe Kharbooza
Nigella/Onion seeds Kalonji
Nutmeg Jaiphal
Olive Oil Zetoon Ka Tel
Olives Zetoon
Oregano, Thyme/ Carom seeds Ajwain
Pistachio Pista
Plain Flour/Flour Refines Maida
Pomegranate seeds Anar dhana
Poppy seeds Khuskhus, posta
Puffed Rice Murmure, churmure
Raisins Kishmish
Rock salt Sinda namak
Rose water Gulab ka urk
Star anise Chakri  Phool
Saffron Kesar
Screw pine Kewra
Semolina Sooji
Sesame Til
Silver Leaves Varak
Spinach Palak
Split green gram Moong dal
Split horse bean Urad dal
Sweet potato Shakarkand
Tamarind Imli
Turmeric Haldi
Vinegar Sirka
Walnut Akhrot
Water Chestnuts Singhara
Whole wheat flour Gehun atta
Yeast Khameer

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