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Hindi Names


Glossary of Indian Foods

English Hindi
Rice Chawal
Wheat Gehun
Wheat Flour Aatta
American Flour Maida
Bengal Gram Dhal Flour Besan
Bengal Gram Chana
Green Gram Moong
Coriander Leaves Hara Dhania
Curry Leaves Kari Patta
Pressed Rice Chuda
Mint Leaves Pudina
Ginger Adraj
Onion Pyaz
Potato Aalu
Tapioca Simla Aalu
Yam Zaminkand
Bitter Gourd Karela
Brinjal Baigan
Cucumber Kheera
Plantain Kela
Pumpkin Kaddu
Snake Gourd Chachinda
Coconut Nariyal
Gingeli Seeds Til
Ground Nut Moongphali
Drumstick Sajan ki phali
Crab Kenkra
Prawns Jeengha

Condiments and Spices

English Hindi
Molasses Gur
Dry Red Chilli Sookhi Mirchi
Vinegar Sirka
Asafoetida Hing
Cardamom Elaichi
Chillies Mirch
Cloves Loung
Coriander Dhania
Cumin Seed Zera
Fenugreek Methi
Garlic Lessun
Nutmeg Jaiphal
Mustard Rai
Caraway Seeds Agwan
Ani Seeds Saunph
Poppy Seeds Khus Khus