Glossary

        English                         Hindi

• Bay leaves                                    Tej patta

• Asafoetida                                     Hing

• Sesame seeds                                 Til

• Mustard seeds                                Rai, Sarson

• Melon seeds                                   Magaz

• Coriander seeds                              Saboot dhania

• Almond                                            Badam

• Black cardamom                             Badi Ilaichi

• Mango powder                                 Amchoor

• Cumin seeds                                     Jeera

• Fennel                                               Saunf

• Saffron                                              Kesar

• Fenugreek seeds                                Methi dana

• Fenugreek seeds (dried)                     Kasoori methi

• Pomegranate seeds (dried)                 Anardana 

• Nigella seeds                                       Kalaunji

• Cloves                                                  Laung

• Nutmeg                                                 Jaiphal

• Mace                                                     Javitri

• Cinnamon                                              Dalchini

• Ginger                                                    Adrak

• Garlic                                                      Lahsun

• Curry leaves                                            Kari patta

• Mint                                                         Poodina

• All purpose flour/ Refined flour               Maida

• Roasted Gram                                            Bhuna Chana / Pottukadalai