Glossary of Spices & Condiments - Indian Names

English Name	Indian / Hindi Name
Aniseed	Saunf
Asafoetida	Heeng
Basil	Tulsi
Bay leaf	Tejpatta
Black Cumin seeds	Shah Jeera
Black Pepper	Kali Mirch
Black Salt	Kala Namak
Cardamom	Elaichi
Caraway seeds	Shah Jeera
Carom seeds	Ajwain
Cinnamon	Dalchini
Clove	Laung
Coriander seeds	Dhania
Cumin seeds	Jeera
Dry Fenugreek Leaves	Kasoori Methi
Dry Ginger	Saunth
Dry Mango powder	Amchoor
Dried Pumpkin / Water Melon seeds	Magaz
Fennel seeds	Saunf
Fenugreek seeds	Methi
Jaggery	Gur
Nigella	Kalonji
Mace	Javitri
Mustard seeds	Rai / Sarson
Nutmeg	Jaiphal
Onion seeds	Kalonji
Pomegranate seeds	Anardana
Poppy seeds	Khus Khus
Salt	Namak
Saffron	Kesar
Sesame seeds	Til
Sugar	Shakkar / Chini
Tamarind	Imli
Thymol seeds	Ajwain
Turmeric	Haldi
Vinegar	Sirka