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Most of the time we are confused by the names of non Indian cooking ingredients. This list of alphabetically arranged glossary of the food items will help you find right ingredient for Indian Vegetarian Cooking. The names shown are the common names used in Indian cooking. Use right ingredient to get the best taste.

Spices

English Name	Indian- Hindi-Gujarati Name
Almonds	Badam
Asafoetida	Hing
Aniseed	Saunf
Alum	Phitkari
Arrowroot	Paniphal/Tapkir
Brown Cardamom	Elaichi (Moti)
Black Pepper	Kaali Mirch
Black Peppercorn	Kaali Mirch
Black Salt	Kala Namak/Sanchal
Bay leaf	Tej Patta
Basil	Tulsi
Buttermilk	Chhas
Capsicum	Shimla Mirch
Chilly	Mirch
Cream	Malai
Cashew Nut	Kaju
Caraway Seeds	Kala Jeera
Coriander Powder	Dhania Powder
Coriander Leaves	Dhania Patta
Coriander Seeds	Dhania
Cinnamon	Dalchini
Cardamom	Elaichi
Carrom Seeds/Thyme	Ajwain
Cayenne Pepper	Lal Mirch
Currants	Kishmish
Clove	Laung
Citric Acid	Nmboo Ka Sat
Cilantro	Hara Dhania
Cottage Cheese	Paneer
Cumin Seed	Jeera
Curd	Dahi
Curry Leaves	Kari Patta/Limbo
Clarified Butter	Ghee
Dates	Khajur/Chhuara
Dill	Suva
Dried Whole Milk	Khoya
Dried Mango Powder	Amchoor
Fennel	Saunf
Fenugreek Leaves dried	Kasoori Methi
Fenugreek Seeds	Methi Seeds
Groundnut	Moong Fali
Garlic	Lahsun/Lasan
Garcinia Indica	Kokum
Ginger	Adarak/Aadu
Ginger Fresh Rhizome	Adrak
Ginger Dried Rhizome	Saunth
Gingelly Oil	Til ka tel
Gold Lead Edible	Sona Varak
Green Cardamom	Chhoti Elaichi
Gum Katira Sap	Gond Katira
Honey	Shahad/Madh
Jaggery	Gur
Licorice	Mulathi,/Jethi Madh
Lime Pickling	Paan-Choona
Long Pepper	Pippali
Lotus Seed Pops	Makhna
Jaggery	Gur/Raw Sugar Cakes
Mango Powder	Aamchur
Mace	Jaivitri
Mustard Seeds	Raai
Nutmeg	Jaiphal
Mint Leaves	Pudina Leaves
Oregano	Ajwain Leaves
Onion Seeds/Nigella Seeds	Kalonji
Pandan Leaf, Screwpine	Kewra
Paprika	Deghi Mirch
Poppy Seeds	Khuskhus
Parsley	Ajmoda
Pomegranate Seeds	Anardana
Raisins	Kishmish
Rock Salt	Kala Namak/Sindhalu
Sago	Sabodana/Sabudana
Safflower	Kardi, kusumbha, Kusum
Saffron	Kesar
Sesame Seeds	Til
Tamarind	Imli
Thyme	Ajwain
Thymol Seeds	Ajwain
Turmeric Powder	Haldi
Vinegar	Sirka

Pulses, Lentils, Grains and various Flours

English Name	Indian- Hindi-Gujarati Name
All purpose flour	Maida
Beaten Rice	Poha
Bengal Gram	Chana
Black Gram Sabut	Urad Dal/Kaali Dal
Black eyed Beans	Chawli/Lobhia
Broken wheat	Dalia
Chickpeas (brown)	Chana
Chickpeas (white)	Kabuli Chana
Chickpeas (green)	Cholia/ Hara Chana
Corn/Maize	Makka/Makai
Corn Flour	Makka ka Atta
Gram Flour	Besan/ Chane Ka Atta
Green Gram	Moong
Garbanzo Beans	Chole
Horse Gram	Kulthi
Lentil	Massor Dal
Maize Flour	Makai Ka Atta
Puffed Rice	Kurmura/ Mamra
Pigeon Pea	Arahara/ toor dal/tuvar dal
Pearl Millet	Bajra
Ragi	Ragi
Red Kidney Beans	Rajma
Red Lentil	Masoor
Refined Flour	Maida
Rice	Chawal
Rice Flakes/Pressed Rice	Poha
Semolina	Rava/Suji
Split Bengal Gram	Chana Dal
Split Black Gram	Urad Dal/Kaali Dal
Split Green Gram	Moong Dal
Split Red Gram	Tuval Dal
Split Red Lentil	Masoor Dal
Sorghum	Jowar
Wheat	Gehun
Wheat Flour	Gehun Ka Atta

Vegetables

English Name	Indian- Hindi-Gujarati Name
Amaranth	Chauli, Chavleri
Arrowroot	Paniphal, Tikora
Ash Gourd	Petha
Asparagus	Shatwar, Sootmooli, Musli
Aubergines/Brinjal/Eggplant	Baingan-Ringan
Avocado	Makhanphal
Bell Pepper	Simla Mirch
Bengal Gram Leaves	Chaney ki bhaji
Bottle Gourd	Lauki-Dudhi
Bitter Gourd	Karela
Broad Beans	Papdi-Vaal
Broccoli	Hari Phulgobi
Brussels Sprout	Choti Gobi
Cabbage	Pattagobi-Gobi
Capsicum	Simla Mirch
Carrot	Gajar
Cauliflower	Phulgobi-flower
Cauliflower florets	Phulgobi phul
Celery	Celery
Chilly (green)	Harimirch/Lili mirch
Chilly (dry red)	Lalmirch
Cluster Beans	Gavar-Guvar
Coconut	Nariyal
Colocasia leaves	Patrel-Patra
Colocasia roots	Arbi
Coriander leaves/Cilantro	Hara Dhania-Kothmir
Corn/ Corn cobs	Makai
Corn kernels	Makai dana
Cowpea	Lobia
Cucumber	Kheera-Kakdi
Curry leaves	Kadi patta-Limbdo
Dill	Suva bhaji-sove
Drumsticks	Shingh Phali
Eggplant	Baingan-Ringan
French Beans	Fansi
Fenugreek leaves	Methi leaves
Garlic	Lahsun-Lasan
Gardencress	Halim
Gherkins	Thendli, Kunthroo, Goli
Ginger	Adrak-Aadu
Gooseberry	Amla
Green Bell Pepper	Shimla Green Mirch
Green Black Eye beans	Lobia Phali-Chori
Green Mustard	Sarson Ka Sag
Green Peas	Mutter-Vatana
Green Onion	Hari Pyaz- Lili dungl
Indian Sorrel	Khatti Bhaji
Jackfruit (raw)	Kathal
Khesari Leaves	Masoor Bhaji
Knolkol	Gathgobi
Ladies Finger	Bhindi
Lemon/Lime	Nimbu
Lettuce leaves	Salad patta
Lotus Stem	Kamal Kakdi
Maize	Bhutta
Mint	Phudina
Mushroom	Khumb / Guchhi
Okra	Bhindi
Olives	Zetoon/Zaitoon
Onion	Pyaz-kanda
Peas	Matar-Vatana
Pigeon Peas	Toor/Tuvar
Plantain (Raw)	Kela
Plantain flowers	Kele Ka Phool
Plantain pith	Kele ka guda
Potato	Aloo-Batata
Pumpkin	Kaddu
Purple Yam	Surti Kand
Radish	Muli-Mula
Red Sorrel	Chukka Bhaji
Ridge Gourd	Tori-Turai
Snake Gourd	Chichinda- Parval
Spinach	Palak
Sweet Potato	Shakarkand-Ratalu
Tomato	Tamatar
Topioca	Simla Aloo
Turnip	Shalgam
Water Chestnumts	Shingara
White Goose-foot	Bathua
Yam	Shooran
Zucchini	Tori/Turaii is as close a translation as you can make

Fruits

English Name

Indian- Hindi-Gujarati Name

Apple	Sev-Safarjan
Bael, Stone Apple	Bel, Siriphal
Banana	Kela
Blueberries	Nilabadari, Falsa
Chakothra	Pamelo
Cherry	Cherry
Chin Fruit	Litchie
Custard Apple	Shitaphal
Coconut	Nariyal
Figs	Anjeer
Grapes	Angoor
Groundnuts	Moongfali
Guavas	Amrood
Jackfruit	Kathal
Jamoon	Jambul
Mango	Aam
Mashmelon/ Muskmelon/Cantalop	Kharbooja
Mulberry	Shehtooth
Orange	Santra
Papaya	Papeeta
Pear	Nashpati
Pineapple	Ananas
Plum	Aloobukara
Pomegranate	Anar
Strawberry	Strawberry
Sweet Lime	Mosambi
Watermelon	Tarbooj, Kalingad
Zizyphus	Ber, Bor

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