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English Name
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Hindi Name
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| Alkanet Root |
Ratan Jot |
| Alum |
Fitkari |
| Anise Seed |
Choti Saunf, Suwa, Shopa |
| Asafoetida |
Hing |
| Basil Holy |
Tulsi |
| Bay Leaf Indian |
Tej Patta |
| Black Cumin |
Shahi Jeera, Himali Jeera, Kala Jeera |
| Black Mustard Seeds |
Rai |
| Black Mustard seeds Cracked |
Rai Kuria |
| Black Peppercorn |
Kali Mirch |
| Black Rock salt |
Sanchal, Kala Namak |
| Cardamom Black |
Bari Elaichi |
| Cardamom Green |
Choti Elaichi |
| Carom Seed |
Ajwain |
| Cassia |
Jangli Dalchini |
| Cayenne Pepper |
Lal Mirch |
| Celery seeds |
Ajmud |
| Cilantro |
Hara Dhania Patta |
| Citric Acid |
Nimboo Phool, Saji na Phool |
| Cinnamon |
Dalchini |
| Cloves |
Laung, Lavang |
| Coriander seeds |
Dhania |
| Cumin seeds |
Jeera |
| Curry Leaf |
Meetha Neem Patta, Kari Patta |
| Dill |
Soa |
| Fennel |
Moti Saunf, Saunf |
| Fenugreek Leaves dried |
Kasoori Methi |
| Fenugreek seeds |
Methi |
| Garcinia indica |
Kokum |
| Garlic Fresh |
Lassun |
| Ginger Fresh |
Adrak |
| Ginger Dried |
Saunth |
| Gum Katira Sap |
Gond Katira |
| Green Chili |
Hari Mirch, I use Serrano |
| Illaichi |
Chhoti elaichi |
| Licorice |
Mulathi, Jethi-madh |
| Lime Pickling |
Paan-Choona |
| Long Pepper |
Pippali |
| Lotus seed pops |
Makhna |
| Jaggery |
Gur, Raw sugar cake Sources: Sugar cane, Palm |
| Mace |
Javitri |
| Mango powder |
Amchoor, Amchur .... Dried Tar Green Mango Powder |
| Mustard Seeds |
Sarson |
| Mustard Oil |
Sarson Tel |
| Namak |
Salt |
| Nigella |
Kalonji, Onion seeds |
| Nutmeg |
Jaifal |
| Onion |
Piyaz |
| Paprika (Kashmiri Paprika) |
Degi Mirch |
| Pomegranate seeds |
Anar-daana |
| Poppy Seeds |
Khuskhus |
| Red Chili |
Lal Mirch |
| Rose water |
Gulab jal |
| Sage |
Kamarkas |
| Saffron |
Kesar, Zaafraan |
| Salt |
Namak |
| Salt Sea |
Saindha Namak |
| Salt Sanchal Black |
Kala Namak |
| Star Anis |
Chakraphool |
| Sugar |
Chini |
| Sumac |
Sumaq |
| Tamarind |
Imli |
| Turmeric |
Haldi |
| Thyme |
Ajwain ke phool. Ajwain is Carom |
| Vinegar |
Sirka |
| Yeast |
Samunder Jhag (Sea Foam) Traditional Cuttle Stone soft rock |
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English Name
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Hindi Name
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| Apricot dried |
Khumani |
| Almonds |
Badaam |
| Cantaloupe seed |
Kharbooza ke beej |
| Cashews |
Kajoo |
| Dates |
Khajoor |
| Dates Dry skin |
Chhohara |
| Coconut |
Naarial |
| Fig |
Anjeer |
| Gooseberry Indian (Emblica) |
Amla |
| Peanuts |
Mungphali |
| Pine Nuts |
Chilgoza |
| Pistachio Nuts |
Pista |
| Pistachio Soft |
Chironghi |
| Prunes |
Manukka |
| Raisins |
Kishmish |
| Sesame Seed |
Til |
| Watermelon seed |
Tarbooj ke beej |
| Walnuts |
Akhroat/ Akhrot |
| Rose Essence |
Gulab-Jal |
| Screwpine Essence |
Kewra |
| Vetiver Essence |
Khas |
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| Apple |
Seb |
| Apricot |
Jardaloo |
| Avocado |
Makhanphal |
| Banana |
Kela |
| Cantaloupe |
Kharbooja |
| Cranberry |
Karonda. In realty, Karonda is 'Natal Plum' |
| Grapes |
Angoor |
| Grapefruit |
Chakutra |
| Guavas |
Amrood |
| Jackfruit |
Kathal |
| Java Plum |
Jamoon |
| Lime |
Nimboo, Lemon does not exist but same as Nimboo |
| Mango |
Aam |
| Mulberry |
Shehtoot |
| Natal Plum |
Karonda |
| Olives |
Zetoon |
| Orange |
Santra |
| Orange - Navel |
Mosambi |
| Papaya |
Papeeta |
| Peach |
Aadoo |
| Pear |
Nashpati |
| Pineapple |
Anna-naas |
| Plum |
Aloo-bukhaara |
| Pomegranate |
Anar |
| Sweet Lime |
Musambi |
| Watermelon |
Tarbooj |
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| Barley |
Jaun |
| Buckwheat |
Kuttu |
| Chickpeas |
Chana, Desi Chana, Kabuli Chana |
| Cracked Wheat |
Dalia |
| Cream of Wheat |
Sooji |
| Buckwheat |
Kuttu |
| Farina |
Sooji |
| Flour - Bread |
Atta. Durum wheat wholemeal coarse flour |
| Flour - Chickpea |
Besan |
| Flour - Pastry |
Maida. Super refined soft wheat flour |
| Garbanzo Beans |
Kabuli Chana |
| Legume - Lentil |
Masoor |
| Legume - Green |
Moong |
| Legume - Black (Black Matpe) |
Urad |
| Legume - Yellow |
Arhar, Toor |
| Maize |
Makki |
| Millet - Finger |
Ragi |
| Millet - Pearl |
Bajara |
| Oats |
Vilaiti Jaun |
| Pigeon peas |
Arhar, Toor |
| Rice |
Chawal |
| Sorghum |
Jowar |
| Tapioca |
Saboo-daana |
| Wheat |
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| Beef |
Gai ka Gosht |
| Chicken |
Murghi |
| Squab |
Chooza |
| Duck |
Battakh |
| Egg |
Anda |
| Fish generic |
Machli |
| Goat |
Bakra ka Gosht |
| Goose |
Bada-Battakh |
| Guinea fowl |
Bada-Teetar |
| Meat generic |
Gosht |
| Mussels |
Teesari |
| Partridge |
Teeter |
| Pork |
Sooer ka Gosht |
| Prawn |
Jhinga |
| Rabbit |
Khargosh |
| Venison |
Hiran ka Gosht |
| Quail |
Battar |
| Organs: Bone |
Haddi |
| Organs: Kidney |
Gurda |
| Organs: Liver |
Kaleja |
| Organs: Marrow |
Guda |
| Organs: Tongue |
Jeeb |
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| Aloe |
Gawar Patha |
| Beet |
Chukandar |
| Bell Pepper |
Simla Mirch |
| Celery |
Ajmud |
| Cabbage |
Bandh-Gobi |
| Carrot |
Gaajar |
| Cauliflower |
Phool-Gobi |
| Cilantro |
Hara Dhania |
| Cluster beans |
Guar-phali |
| Corn Kernel |
Makki |
| Corn on the cob |
Bhutta |
| Cowpea |
Lobhia |
| Cucumber |
Kheera, Kakri |
| Eggplant |
Baingen |
| Gourd, Ash |
Petha |
| Gourd, Bitter |
Karela |
| Gourd, Bottle |
Ghiya. Lauki |
| Lotus stem |
Bhein |
| Mushrooms |
Khumbi |
| Mustard Greens |
Sarson Patta |
| Okra |
Bhindi |
| Onion |
Piyaaz |
| Peas |
Mattar |
| Peppermint Leaves Fresh |
Hara Podina |
| Potato |
Aloo |
| Pumpkin |
Kaddu |
| Radish |
Mooli |
| Scallion |
Hari Piyaz |
| Spinach |
Paalak |
| Sweet Potato |
Shakar-kandi |
| Tomato |
Tamatar |
| Turnip |
Shalgam |
| Water Chestnuts |
Singhaara |
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| Aroma |
Khush-boo, Sugandh |
| Bad |
Kharaab |
| Burnt |
Jalaa |
| Bland |
Feeka |
| Cold |
Thunda |
| Fresh |
Taaza |
| Good |
Bhariya ... "Achha is just okay" |
| Hot |
Garam |
| Raw |
Kuchaa |
| Reeks |
Bad-boo |
| Ripe |
Pukka |
| Rotten |
Galaa |
| Salty |
Namkeen |
| Savory |
Chat-pata |
| Sharp |
Teekha |
| Sour |
Khatta |
| Sweet |
Meetha |
| Tasty |
Swaad |
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Hindi Name
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English/Explanation
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Atta Chhalni |
Flour sifter |
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Belan |
Rolling pin |
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Chakla |
Stone rolling board |
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Chimta |
Prongs |
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Choolah |
U-shaped traditional stove |
| Degchi |
Brass or Copper cooking pot, narrow neck, round bottom |
| Donga |
Large mixing or serving bowl |
| Ghara |
Large earthen pot to store food or water |
| Handi |
Earthen cooking pot, narrow neck, round bottom |
| Hamam Dasta |
Mortar & Pestle. |
| Imrit Baan |
Pickling Crock made of Porcelain |
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Kalchhi |
Spoon Ladle |
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Karahi |
Traditional Indian Wok. |
| Katori |
Small curry bowl |
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Palta |
Turner |
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Sil Batta |
Flat black stone and a Triangular Stone to crush spices with |
| Surahi |
Long neck earthen pot used to store water |
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Tandoor |
Drum shaped clay oven |
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Tawa |
Iron griddle to make bread |
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Chach |
Churned homemade Yogurt with butter removed |
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Chenna |
Cheese similar to small curd cheese |
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Dahi |
Homemade Yogurt |
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Doodh |
Milk |
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Ghee |
Rendered butter |
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Khoya |
Reduced whole milk |
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Kheer |
Rice Pudding |
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Lassi |
Churned homemade Yogurt |
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Makhan |
Butter |
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Malai |
Cream |
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Paneer |
Cheese similar to farmer's pot cheese |
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Raita |
Cold Yogurt Soup |
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| Baati |
Bread looking like bun cooked over ambers in Rajasthan |
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Bhature |
Deep fried Maida flat bread |
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Kulcha |
Baked Maida flat bread |
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Naan |
Leavened flat bread baked in clay oven. |
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Paratha |
Griddle Fried flat bread |
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Poori |
Deep fried flat puffed bread |
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Poori Loach |
Deep fried Maida flat puffed bread |
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Roti |
Basic flat bread |
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Roti Missy |
Multi grain basic flat bread |
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Roti Makki |
Corn (Maze) basic flat bread |
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Beverages
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| Chai |
Hot tea |
| Daroo |
Country Liquor |
| Kanji |
Fermented Carrot beverage |
| Paani |
Water |
| Sharab |
Alcohol |
| Shikanjami |
Limeade |
| Thandaii |
Sweet Beverage made with combination of seeds and nuts |
| Toddy |
Natural sap wine collected from Palm trees. |
Desserts
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| Burfee |
Diamond shaped cake from reduced milk or Garbanzo flour. |
| Chikki |
Form of brittle, commonly made with peanuts or cashews |
| Firni |
Rice flour pudding |
| Gajak |
Form of Fudge, commonly made with sesame seeds |
| Halva-Carrot |
Carrot cake |
| Halva-Sooji |
Cream of wheat cake |
| Kheer |
Rice Pudding |
| Rasgulla |
Cheese balls in syrup |
Miscellaneous
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| Achaar |
Pickle |
| Bharta |
Mashed food |
| Bhajji |
Batter laced minced food Pattie |
| Bhujia |
Damp Dry Curry |
| Bhurji |
Damp Dry Curry |
| Bhuna |
Pan fried or Pan roasted |
| Dal |
Legume soup |
| Dhansak |
Parsi curry with legumes |
| Do Piyaz |
Damp curry containing half or more onions |
| Dosa |
South Indian Rice/Bean crepe |
| Idli |
South Indian Rice/Bean dumpling |
| Kebab |
Whole food roasted |
| Kofta |
Meatball shaped minced food dish |
| Korma (Qorma) |
Mild aromatic curry made with yogurt and nuts |
| Khameer |
Yeast |
| Khasta |
Flaky or crumbly |
| Khichree |
Rice and Beans cooked together |
| Makhni |
Buttery Curry |
| Pakora |
Deep fried fritter |
| Pasanda |
Mild aromatic vegetable or meat curry made with yogurt |
| Phitkari |
Alum |
| Rogan Josh |
Bright red color meat curry from Kashmir |
| Samosa |
Conical shaped deep fried stuffed pastry |
| Tari |
Broth like curry |
| Tikka |
Whole- muscle or chunk food roasted or baked |
| Tikki |
Minced food Patty |
| Vindaloo |
A spicy hot Portuguese style (Goa) curry |
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