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Glossary English to Hindi. Indian foods Cooking

 

Spices

English Name

Hindi Name

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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Dried Fruits and Nuts 

English Name

Hindi Name

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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Fruits

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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Grains

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 Gehoon
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Meats

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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Vegetables

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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Taste Expressions

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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Cooking Tools

Hindi Name

English/Explanation

Atta Chhalni

Flour sifter

Belan

Rolling pin

Chakla

Stone rolling board

Chimta

Prongs

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

Kalchhi

Spoon Ladle

Karahi

Traditional Indian Wok.

Katori Small curry bowl

Palta

Turner

Sil Batta

Flat black stone and a Triangular Stone to crush spices with

Surahi Long neck earthen pot used to store water

Tandoor

Drum shaped clay oven

Tawa

Iron griddle to make bread

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Common Dairy Products

Chach

Churned homemade Yogurt with butter removed

Chenna

Cheese similar to small curd cheese

Dahi

Homemade Yogurt

Doodh

Milk

Ghee

Rendered butter

Khoya

Reduced whole milk

Kheer 

Rice Pudding

Lassi

Churned homemade Yogurt

Makhan

Butter

Malai

Cream

Paneer

Cheese similar to farmer's pot cheese

Raita

Cold Yogurt Soup

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Common Breads

Baati Bread looking like bun cooked over ambers in Rajasthan

Bhature

Deep fried Maida flat bread

Kulcha

Baked Maida flat bread

Naan

Leavened flat bread baked in clay oven.

Paratha

Griddle Fried flat bread

Poori 

Deep fried flat puffed bread

Poori Loach

Deep fried Maida flat puffed bread

Roti 

Basic flat bread

Roti Missy

Multi grain basic flat bread

Roti Makki

Corn (Maze) basic flat bread

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General Terms

Beverages

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

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

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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