ENGLISH Spices/Herbs Turmeric

HINDI

TAMIL

KANNADA

Haldi

Manjal

Harasina pudi

Coriander seeds, Coriander powder

Dhania

Dhaniya

Kothambari

Cloves Fennel Cinnamon Cardamom Cilantro, Coriander leaves Ginger Garlic Pepper corns Fenugreek seeds Red chili pepper Poppy seeds Asafetida Saffron Aniseed Bay leaf, Cinnamon leaf Cumin seeds Mustard seeds Mint leaves Nuts/Dried fruit Peanuts, Groundnuts Cashew nut Almonds Pistachio Walnut Dates dried Apricot Raisin Grains/Flours Gram flour All purpose flour (Maida) Wheat flour Par-boiled rice

Lavang Saunf Tuj/Dalchini Elaichi Dhania Adrak Lasun Kalimirchi Methi lal Mirchi Khuskhus Hing Kesar Sauf Tej/Tuj patta Shah Jeera/Kala Jeera Rai/Sarson Podina

Lavangam, Kirambu Sombu Pattai Yelakkai Kothamalli Inji Poondu Milagu Vendhayam Kaindha milagai, Vatral milagai Gasagasa Perungayam Kungumapoo Perunjeeragam Birinji ilai Sombu Kadugu Pudhina

Lavanga ----Lavanga pattiai Ellakki ----Shunti Bellulli Menasu Menthiyam --------Ingu ----Dodda jeera ----Jeerike Sasuve Pothina

moongphali Kaju Badam Pista Akroot Kajhoor Khumani Kishmish

Verkadalai, Nilakadalai Mundhiri Paruppu

veru senaga pappu Godambi, jeedi pappu

Kaintha thratchai

Ona drakshi

Besan Maida Atta, Chappathi flour -----

Kadalai Mavu Maida mavu Gothumai mavu, Chapathi mavu Puzhungal Arisi

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Semolina Lentils

Suji dal

Ravai Paruppu

Rave Bayle

Vermicelli Yellow split peas Bengal gram Black gram Green gram Seasonings Tamarind Jaggery Sesame seeds Green hot chili Green pepper, Capsicum Curry leaves Shrimp, Prawn Vegetables Egg plant, Brinjal Okra, Ladies Finger White Bait Gentleman's Toes, Tindla Drumstick Bottle Guard,Opo Squash Serrated Guard, Chinese Okra Amaranth Arrowroot Ash gourd Asparagus Asparagus Avocado, butterfruit Bell Pepper Bengal gram leaves Bitter gourd Bottle gourd Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Chilli Cluster Beans Colocasia Coriander Cilantro Corn cobs, maize Corn kernel Cowpea Cucumber

Seviyan Thoor dal Channa dal Urad dal Moong dal

Semiya Thuvaram Paruppu Kadalai Paruppu Ulundhu Pachai Paruppu

Semigae -----------------

Imli Gur til Hari Mirchi bari mirch kari Patta Jinga

Puli Vellam Ellu Pachai milagai Kudai milagai Karivepilai Iraal

Hunase hunnu Bella --------bengaluru mirapakayi ---------

Biangan Bhindi ----tinda Seeng Doodhi

Katharikai Vendaikai Nethili meen Kovaikai Murungaikai Suraikai Peerkangkai

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Chauli, chavleri Paniphal, Tikora Petha Shatwar, sootmooli,halyan Musli Makhanphal Simla Mirch Chaney ki bhaji (Hummus) Karela Lauki,doodhi Patha gobi Gajar Phool gobi Mirchi Gowaar Phali Arbi Dhania Bhutta, makka Makai Lobia Kakdi

Dillweed Drumstick leaves French Beans Gardencress Gherkins Green chilli Indian sorrel Khesari leaves Lettuce Lime or Lemon Lotus Stem Makhanphal Mushrooms Olives Onion Peas Potato Pumpkin Radish Red sorrel Salad leaves, endives Spinach Sweet potato Tapioca Tomato Vegetables Water Chestnuts

Suvabhaji Muranka bhaji Flas Beans Halim Kunthroo, Goli, Tondli Hari mirch Khatti bhaji Masoor bhaji Kasmisaag Nimbu Kamal Kakadior, Bhien Avocado, butterfruit Goochi Zetoon / Zaitoon Kanda Pyaaz Matar Aloo Kadhu Mooli Chukka bhaji Gulsuchal Palak Shakarkand Simla Aloo Tamatar Sabji Shingara

FRUIT Apple Bael, Stone apple, Bengal quince Banana Chakothra Chin fruit, litchie Figs Grapes Guavas Jackfruit Jamoon Mango Mashmelon Mulberry Sabe Bel, siriphal Kela Pomelo Lichee Amjeer Angoor Amrood Kathal Jambul fruit java plum Aam Kharbooja Shehtooth

Muskmelon Cantalope Orange Papaya Pear Pineapple Plum Pomegranate Sweet lime Watermelon Zizyphus

Kharbooja Santra Papeeta Nashpati Ananas Aloobukara Anar Mosambi Tarbooj, Kalingad Ber, bor

Popular Indian Dishes Achar: Any kind of pickle Aloo: Potato Biryani: A fancy rice casserole, often containing meat, poultry, seafood or vegetables Chapati/Roti: Thin bread cooked on the griddle Dal: Any kind of legume--beans, peas, or lentils Dosa: Crispy, crepe-like southern Indian specialty filled with potatoes or vegetables Ghee: Clarified butter Gosht: Meat Korma: Braised meats in a thick, mild creamy sauce Kulcha: Tender, pita-like bread cooked in the tandoor Lassi: A refreshing, creamy yogurt drink that can be sweet or salty Masala: Spice blend Naan: Flat, oval bread cooked in the tandoor Pakora: Fritter dipped in a spicy chickpea batter; can be made with vegetables, cheese, chicken or seafood Paneer: Cheese Pappadum: Spicy lentil wafers Paratha: Flaky bread fried on the griddle Poori: Airy, deep-fried bread Pulao: An aromatic rice pilaf Raita: A yogurt-based condiment usually containing vegetables Rasam: A thin, spicy broth Saag: Spinach, but can also refer to other greens Sambar: An extremely spicy broth popular in southern India Samosa: Flaky, pyramid-shaped pastry stuffed with potatoes or ground meat; a traditional Indian snack Tandoor: A deep, clay oven that has very high temperatures Tandoori: Any dish cooked in a tandoor Vindaloo: An extremely spicy curry dish that's a regional specialty of Goa