Glossary of Indian Condiments and Spices

Indian Condiments and Spices
Names of Indian Condiments and Spices in English, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu.
English Hindi Tamil Kannada Telugu
Aniseed Saunf Perumjeerakam Saunf Sopu
Asafoetida Hing Perungayam Ingu Inguva
Arrow Root   Koovak Kilangu Arrow Root Pala Gadda
Almonds Badam Badam Paruppu Badami Badam Pappu
Bay Leaves Tej Pattha Brinji Ilai Masala Elay Masala Aku
Cardamom Elaichi Elakai Elakkai Elakayi
Cashewnuts   Mundhiri Jodambe Jeedi Pappu
Cinnamon Dalchini Pattai Lavanga Patta Lavang Patta
Cloves Lavang Krambu Lavanga Lavangam
Green Chillies Hari Mirch Pachai Milagai    
Dry Red Chillies Lal Mirch Sigappu Milagai Kempu Menasina Kai Yendu Mirapakayalu
Cumin Seeds Jeera Jeeragam Jeerige Jilakara
Carum, Tymol Ajwain Omum Omam Vamu
Coriander Leaves, Cilantro Hara Dhania Kothamalli Kothambre Kothamera Aku
Coriander Seeds Dhania Kothamliverai (Vara Kothamali) Dhaniya Daniyalu
Curry Leaves Curri Patta Kariveppilai Kari Beevu Karivepaku
Fenugreek Seeds Methi Venthayam Menthi Menthulu
Fennel Seeds Saunf Sombu Dhodda Jeerige Pedha Jilakara
Garlic Lassan Ulli Poondu (Vellai Poondu) Bellulle Vellullipayalu
Fresh Ginger Adrak Inji Shunti Allam
Dry Ginger Saunth Chukku (Sukku) Vonagidha Shunti Sonti
Groundnut, Peanuts   Verkkadalai Kadale Kai Beeja Veru Senaga Pappu
Jaggery   Vellam Bhella Bellamu
Mustard Pipal Kadugu Saasuve Avalu
Mace Javithri Jathipatri Japathri Japathri
Mango Powder (dry) Amchoor Mangai Podi Mavinakai Podi Mavidi Podi
Nutmeg Jaiphal Jaathikkai Jaagi Kai Ullithnam
Onion Seeds, Black Cumin Seeds Kalonji, Kalajeera Karunjeeragam    
Peppercorns, Black Pepper Kalimirch Milagu Kappu Menasu Miriyalu
Poppy Seeds Khus-khus Khasa Khasa Gasgase Gasalu
Roasted Gram   Pottu Kadalai, Porikadalai Huridha Kadale Kai Yendu Mirapakayalu
Raisins   Ularndha Dhirakshai Vonagidhe Dracshi Yendu Dhirakshi
Rice Flakes   Arisi Aval Avalakki Atukulu
Saffron Kesar Kungumappu Kumkumadha Hoova Kumkumpoovu
Sugar Candy   Kalkandu Sakkare Acchu Kala Kanda
Sesame Seeds Til Ellu Ellu Nuvvulu
Tamarind   Puli Hanuse Hannu Chintha Pandu
Turmeric Haldi Manjal Harshanandha Podi Pasupu