Friday, November 20, 2009

Spice name translation from Hindi to English

One of the aunt's here in San diego asked to write the translation for her so I thought to post it as it might be useful for some others too.

हिंग Asafoetida
सौंफ Fennel seeds
तेज पत्ता Bay leaf
दालचीनी Cinnamon
धनिया पावडर Coriander
धनिया पत्ते Cilantro
राइ Mustard seeds
जैफल Nutmeg
कलौंजी Onion seeds or Nigella seeds
खस खस Poppy seeds
केसर Saffron
इमली Tamarind
हल्दी Turmeric
मेथी दाने Fenugreek seeds
लौंग Cloves
जीरा Cumin
पुदीना Mint or peppermint (there are various forms)
तेज पत्ता Bay leaf
चकरा फूल Star anise
साबुत काली मिर्च Black peppercorn
गुड Jaggery

Nuts:

बादाम Almonds
काजू Cashew nuts
किशमिश Golden raisins
मूंग फली Peanut
पिस्ता Pistachio

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