Glossary of Spices & Condiments - Indian Names

See also: Indian Names of Pulses ,   Delicious Indian Recipes

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