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Spices and Herbs (Masala) |
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English Name |
Hindi Name |
| Alkanet Root | Ratan Jot |
| Alum | Fitkari, Phitkari |
| Anise Seed | Choti Saunf, Suwa, Shopa |
| Arrowroot | Paniphal, Tikora |
| 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 Daane |
| Garcinia indica | Kokum |
| Garlic Fresh | Lassun |
| Ginger Fresh rhizome | Adrak |
| Ginger Dried rhizome | Saunth |
| Gold leaf edible | Sona Varak |
| Gum Katira Sap | Gond Katira |
| Green Chili | Hari Mirch, I use Serrano |
| Honey | Shahad |
| 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 Tart Green Mango Powder |
| Mustard Seeds | Sarson, Rai |
| Mustard Seeds cracked | Rai Kuria |
| Mustard Oil | Sarson Tel |
| Nigella | Kalonji |
| Nutmeg | Jaifal |
| Onion | Piyaz |
| Paprika (Kashmiri Paprika) | Degi Mirch |
| Peppermint fresh | Podina |
| Pomegranate seeds | Anar-daana |
| Poppy Seeds | Khuskhus |
| Red Chili | Lal Mirch |
| Rose | Gulab |
| Rose water | Gulab jal |
| Sage | Kamarkas |
| Saffron | Kesar, Zaafraan |
| Salt | Namak |
| Salt Sea | Saindha Namak |
| Salt Sanchal Black | Kala Namak |
| Scallion | Hara Piyaz |
| Screwpine essence | Kewra |
| Sesame | Til |
| Shallot | Gandana |
| Silver edible leaf | Chandi Varak |
| Star Anis | Chakraphool |
| Sugar | Chini |
| Sumac | Sumaq |
| Tamarind | Imli |
| Turmeric | Haldi |
| Turmeric - Fresh rhizome | Kachi Haldi |
| Thyme | Ajwain ke phool for substitution purposes only |
| Vinegar | Sirka |
| White Pepper | Safed Mirch |
| Yeast Live sour dough | Khameer |
| Yeast | Samunder Jhag, Cuttle Stone soft rock, Toddy |
Essence (generic) |
Khusboo, Attar, Ruh, Ittar |
| Rose Essence | Gulab-Jal |
| Screwpine Essence | Kewra |
| Vetiver Essence | Khas |
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Dried Fruits and Nuts (Mewa) |
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English Name |
Hindi Name |
Dried Fruits |
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| Apricot dried | Khumani |
| Dates | Khajoor |
| Dates Dry skin | Chhohara |
| Fig | Anjeer |
| Gooseberry Indian (Emblica) | Amla |
| Prunes | Manukka |
| Raisins | Kishmish |
| Raisins seedless yellow | Sultana |
Nuts and Seeds |
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| Almonds | Badaam |
| Cantaloupe seed | Kharbooza ke beej |
| Cashews | Kajoo |
| Coconut | Naarial Khopra |
| Flaxseeds | Alsi |
| Gorgon Nut Puffed Kernel | Makhana |
| Peanuts | Mungphali |
| Pine Nuts | Chilgoza |
| Pistachio Nuts | Pista |
| Pistachio Soft | Chironghi |
| Pumpkin seeds | Kaddu Beej |
| Safflower | Kusam Kusumbo |
| Sesame Seed | Til |
| Sunflower | Sooraj-mukhi |
| Watermelon seed | Tarbooj ke beej |
| Walnuts | Akhroat/ Akhrot |
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Fruits (Phal) |
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| Apple | Seb |
| Apricot | Zard-aloo |
| Avocado | Makhanphal |
| Banana | Kela |
| Cantaloupe | Kharbooja |
| Cranberry | Karonda. In realty, Karonda is 'Natal Plum' |
| Fig | Anjir |
| Gooseberry Cape | Rasbhari |
| Grapes | Angoor |
| Grapefruit | Chakutra |
| Guavas | Amrood |
| Jackfruit | Kathal |
| Java Plum | Jamoon |
| Lime | Nimboo, Lemon does not exist but same as Nimboo |
| Loquat | Lokat |
| Lychee | Leechee |
| 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 |
| Sapodilla Plum, Sapota | Chickoo |
| Star fruit | Kamrakh |
| Sugar cane | Ganna |
| Sweet Lime | Musambi |
| Watermelon | Tarbooj |
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Grains Lentils Flours |
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| Barley | Jaun |
| Buckwheat | Kuttu |
| Cracked Wheat | Dalia |
| Cream of Wheat | Sooji |
| Farina | Sooji |
| Flour | Atta |
| Flour - Bread | Atta. Durum wheat whole-meal whole-grain flour |
| Flour - Chickpea | Besan |
| Flour - Pastry, All purpose | Maida. Super refined soft wheat flour |
| Maize | Makki |
| Millet - Barnyard | Jhungori |
| Millet - Finger | Ragi |
| Millet - Foxtail | Kheri |
| Millet - Great, Sorghum | Jowar |
| Millet - Little | Kodo |
| Millet - Pearl, Spiked | Bajara |
| Oats | Vilaiti Jaun |
| Rice | Chawal |
| Rice flattened flakes | Chewara, Poha |
| Rice puffed | Murmura |
| Semolina | Sooji, Rava |
| Sorghum | Jowar |
| Tapioca (Cassava) | Saboo-daana |
| Vermicelli | Seviyan |
| Wheat | Gehoon |
| Wheat flour | Gehoon Atta |
Legume Beans |
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| Alubia | Safed Rajma |
| Black Matpe (Black beans) | Urad |
| Chickpea | Chana, Desi Chana, Kabuli Chana |
| Fava | Vaal, Sem |
| Field pea split | Matar Dal |
| Garbanzo Beans | Kabuli Chana |
| Mung Beans | Moong |
| Red Kidney Bean | Rajma |
| Lentil | Masoor |
| Pigeon peas | Arhar, Toor |
| Soya bean | Bhatma |
| Whole beans | Sabut |
| Split beans | Dal |
| Split skinless black chickpeas | Chana Dal |
| Decorticated Skinless beans | Dhuli |
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Meats Fowls Fish Oragns |
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Meats |
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| Beef | Gai ka Gosht |
| Cow | Gai |
| Goat | Bakra ka Gosht |
| Meat generic | Gosht |
| Pork | Sooer ka Gosht |
| Rabbit | Khargosh |
| Venison | Hiran ka Gosht |
Fowl |
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| Chicken | Murghi |
| Squab | Chooza |
| Duck | Battakh |
| Egg | Anda |
| Goose | Bada-Battakh |
| Guinea fowl | Bada-Teetar |
| Partridge | Teeter |
| Pigeon | Kabutar |
| Quail grey | Battar |
Parts Organs |
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| Bone | Haddi |
| Brains | Bheja, Magaz |
| Feet (Trotters) | Paya |
| Head | Sir, Matha |
| Heart | Dil |
| Intestines | Vajri |
| Kidney | Gurda |
| Leg | Raan |
| Liver | Kaleja |
| Lung | Phaypara |
| Marrow | Guda |
| Minced ?ground Meat | Keema |
| Stomach | Ojhari, But |
| Stomach Skin | Bhuri |
| Spleen | Tilli |
| Testicles | Kapura |
| Tongue | Zabaan, Jeeb |
| Udder | Khiri |
Fish Seafood |
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| Bombay Duck | Bombil,Bumallo. |
| Butter Fish Indian | Pabda, Puptai |
| Carp varieties | Rohu, Rui |
| Cat Fish | Sa-ngtam |
| Clams | Tisario |
| Cod Rock | Gobro |
| Crabs | Keka-daa, Kurlya |
| Fish generic | Machli |
| Herring | Bhing |
| King Fish | Surmai, Visonu |
| Lady Fish | Kane, Nogli |
| Mackerel | Bangda |
| Mullet | Boi, Parshey, Andawari, Shevto |
| Mussels | Teesari |
| Oyster | Kalva |
| Pearl Spot | Karimeen |
| Perch Climbing | Koi Machli |
| Pomfret | Pa-mple-t |
| Pomfret,silver | Chandava |
| Prawn | Jhinga, Chingri, Chemen, Sungat |
| Red Snapper | Rane |
| Roe | Machli Anda |
| Salmon Indian | Raavas |
| Sardines | Pedvey |
| Sawfish | Kandere |
| Shark | Moree, Zori |
| Shad Indian | Llish Hilsa |
| Silver belley | Surgutta |
| Snake head | Murrai |
| Sole | Repti, Morrul |
| Sorrel Red | Chukka Sag |
| Squid | Ma-nkyo, Samudra-pheni (or feni) |
| Tuna | Chura |
| Turbot - Indian | Kuppa machli |
| Turtle | Kachhua |
| White bait | Katai |
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Vegetables (Subzi) |
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| Aloe Vera | Gawar Patha |
| Beans-Cluster fresh | Guar ki phali |
| Beans-French fresh | Pharas Beans |
| Aubergine, Brinjal, Eggplant | Baingan. Native of India over 20 varieties |
| Beet root | Chukandar |
| Bell Pepper, Capsicum | Simla Mirch |
| Celery | Ajmud |
| Cabbage | Bandh-Gobi, Patta-Gobi |
| Carrot | Gaajar |
| Cauliflower | Phool-Gobi, Gobi |
| Cilantro | Hara Dhania |
| Colocasia, Taro, Eddo | Arbi, Arvi |
| Corn Kernel | Makki |
| Corn on the cob | Bhutta |
| Cowpea | Lobhia |
| Cucumber | Kheera |
| Cucumber English Skinny | Kakri |
| Gourd - Ash | Petha |
| Gourd - Bitter | Karela |
| Gourd - Bottle | Ghiya. Lauki |
| Gourd - Ridged | Torai |
| Gourd - Snake | Chichinda |
| Jackfruit | Kathal |
| Kohl Rabi | Ganth Gobhi |
| Lotus stem | Bhein, Kamal Kakri |
| Mushrooms | Khumbi |
| Mustard Greens | Sarson Patta |
| Natal Plum | Karonda |
| Okra | Bhindi |
| Onion | Piyaaz |
| Peas Green | Mattar |
| Peppermint Leaves Fresh | Hara Podina |
| Potato | Aloo |
| Pumpkin (British, Australian) | Kaddu. American butternut or winter squash |
| Radish | Mooli |
| Red Sorrel | Chukka Leaves |
| Scallion | Hari Piyaz |
| Spinach | Paalak |
| Sweet Potato | Shakar-kandi |
| Tomato | Tamatar |
| Turnip | Shalgam |
| Water Chestnuts Indian | Singhaara |
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Taste Expressions |
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| Aroma | Khush-boo, Sugandh |
| Bad | Kharaab |
| Burnt |
Jalaa |
| Bland |
Feeka |
| Cold |
Thunda |
| Fresh |
Taaza |
| Good |
Bhariya ... "Achha is just okay" |
| Gravy | Tari, Rasa, Salan, Shorba |
| Hot |
Garam |
| Mash | Bharta |
| Raw |
Kuchaa |
| Reeks |
Bad-boo |
| Ripe |
Pukka |
| Rotten |
Galaa |
| Salty |
Namkeen |
| Savory |
Chat-pata |
| Sharp |
Teekha |
| Sour |
Khatta |
| Stale | Baasi |
| Sweet |
Meetha |
| Tasty |
Swaad |
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Kitchenware |
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Hindi Name |
English/Explanation |
| Angithi | Portable Cooking stove converted Galvanized Bucket, Uses charcoal |
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Atta Chhalni |
Flour sifter |
| Bartan | Cookware, Cooking utensils, Tableware |
| Bawarchi-Khana | Kitchen |
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Belan |
Rolling pin |
| Bhatti | Large cooking stove made of bricks and clay. To prepare foods in bulk |
| Bhigona | Cooking pot with a lid |
| Bonti | Curved blade mounted on wooden platform. |
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Chakla |
Stone rolling board |
| Chakki | Hand operated stone mill to grind grains to make flour |
| Chakku | Knife |
| Chalini | Sieve |
| Chamcha | Large Spoon (Approximately Tablespoon) |
| Chamchi | Small Spoon (Approximately half teaspoon) |
| Chhuri | Double edge double curve blade knife |
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Chimta |
Tongs |
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Chulha |
U-shaped traditional stove |
| Degchi | Brass or Copper cooking pot, narrow neck, round bottom |
| Donga | Large mixing or serving bowl |
| Gandasa | Cleaver |
| Ghara | Large earthen pot to store food or water |
| Handi | Earthen cooking pot, narrow neck, round bottom, wide-mouth |
| Hamam Dasta | Mortar & Pestle. |
| Imrit Baan | Pickling Crock made of Porcelain |
| Kaddu Kas | Grater |
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Kalchhi |
Spoon Ladle |
| Kanta | Fork |
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Karahi |
Traditional Indian Wok. |
| Katori | Small curry bowl |
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Palta |
Turner |
| Pirich | Saucer (Plate under cup) |
| Piyali | Small tea cup |
| Piyalu | Large tea cup |
| Rasoi-Ghar | Kitchen |
| Sancha | Mould |
| Seekh | Skewer |
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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 |
| Tarazoo | Weigh Scale |
| Tashtari | Plate, a small version of Thali |
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Tawa |
Iron griddle to make bread |
| Thal | A large round platter used to display bulk foods, a large version of Thali |
| Thali | Round platter to serve complete meal or conduct Puja |
| Tokani | Brass Water pitcher, form factor same as Degchi but much larger |
Common Dairy Products |
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Chach, Mattha |
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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Common Breads |
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| Baati | Bread looking like bun cooked over ambers in Rajasthan |
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Bhature |
Deep fried Maida flat bread |
| Chapati | Basic whole wheat un-leavened flat bread, aka Roti |
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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 |
| Phulka | Light weight version of Basic whole wheat bread (Roti) |
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Poori |
Deep fried flat puffed bread |
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Poori Loach |
Deep fried Maida flat puffed bread |
| Roomali | Very Very thin bread |
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Roti |
Basic whole wheat un-leavened flat bread, aka Chapati |
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Roti Missy |
Multi grain basic flat bread |
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Roti Makki |
Corn (Maze) basic flat bread |
General Terms |
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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 |
| Bhagar, Tarka | Tempering Dal |
| Bharta | Mashed food |
| Bharwa | Stuffed |
| 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 |
| Guda | Pulp |
| 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 |
| Kheer | Rice Pudding |
| Khichree | Rice and Beans cooked together |
| Makhni | Buttery Curry |
| Non-vegetarian | Maasahari |
| Pakora | Deep fried fritter |
| Papadom | Papad Thin wafer cracker |
| Pasanda | Mild aromatic vegetable or meat curry made with yogurt |
| Phitkari | Alum |
| Pickle | Achar |
| Pilaf, Pulao | Pulao Rice cooked with Vegetables Meat spices |
| Rind or Peel | Chilka |
| Rogan Josh | Bright red color meat curry from Kashmir |
| Samosa | Conical shaped deep fried stuffed pastry |
| Sugar Syrup | Chaasni |
| Tari | Broth like curry |
| Tikka | Whole- muscle or chunk food roasted or baked |
| Tikki | Minced food Patty |
| Vegetarian | Shakahari |
| Vindaloo | A spicy hot Portuguese style (Goa) curry |
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Colors |
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| Black | Kaala |
| Blue | Neela |
| Brown | Saanvla, Khaki |
| Crimson | Lohit (Bloody), Gehra Lal Rung |
| Deeper shade | Gehra Rung |
| Green | Hara |
| Grey | Bhoora Rung |
| Indigo | Gehra Neela Rung |
| Lighter shade | Halka Rung |
| Maroon | Anaabi Rung |
| Orange | Naarangi |
| Pink | Gulabi |
| Purple | Jamni |
| Red | Lal |
| Saffron | Kesari |
| Violet | Baingani Rung |
| Yellow | Peela |
| White | Safed |