| Hindi |
English |
| Aadoo; Aadu |
Peach |
| Aam |
Mango |
| Aaraar |
Juniper berry |
| Achaar |
Pickle |
| Adrak |
Ginger, fresh |
| Ajmoda |
Parsley |
| Ajmud; Shalari; Randhuni |
Celery seeds |
| Ajwain |
Carom seeds |
| Akrot |
Walnut |
| Aloo |
Potato |
| Aloo bukhara |
Plum |
| Alsi |
Flax seeds |
| Amchoor |
Mango powder, dried |
| Amrood |
Guava |
| Ananas |
Pineapple |
| Anar |
Pomegranate |
| Anardhana |
Pomegranate seeds |
| Anasphal; Badiyan; Phool chakri |
Star anise |
| Anda |
Egg |
| Andawai; Boi; Parshey; Shevto |
Mullet |
| Angoor |
Grapes |
| Anjir |
Fig |
| Arbi |
Colocassia root |
| Arhar; Toor; Tuvar |
Pigeon peas |
| Arhar dal; Toor dal; Tuvar dal |
Pigeon peas, split |
| Atta |
Flour (for roti) |
| Bada-battakh |
Goose |
| Bada-teetar |
Guinea fowl |
| Badam |
Almond |
| Badi elaichi; Bara elaichi |
Cardamom, black |
| Badiyan; Phool chakri; Anasphal |
Star anise |
| Bagar; Tarka; Tadka; Chaunk |
Tempering spices |
| Baingan, Baingen |
Aubergine; Eggplant |
| Bajra; Bajara |
Millet |
| Bakra ka gosht |
Goat |
| Ban thulasi; Bawari bawari; Tulsi |
Basil |
| Banajwain |
Thyme |
| Banarasi rai; Rai; Sarson; Kali sarson |
Mustard (black) |
| Bangda |
Mackerel |
| Bara elaichi; Badi elaichi |
Cardamom, black |
| Battakh |
Duck |
| Battar |
Quail, grey |
| Bawari bawari; Ban thulasi; Tulsi |
Basil |
| Besan |
Chickpea flour; Gram flour |
| Bhatma |
Soya bean |
| Bhein; Kamal kakri |
Lotus stem |
| Bhindi |
Okra |
| Bhing |
Herring |
| Bhutta |
Corn cobs |
| Boi; Parshey; Shevto; Andawai |
Mullet |
| Bombil; Bumallo |
Bombay duck |
| Boria mirch |
Chilli, button or round |
| Brinjal |
Aubergine |
| Bumallo; Bombil |
Bombay duck |
| Chaach |
Buttermilk |
| Chaasni |
Sugar syrup |
| Chach; Mattha |
Yoghurt, churned with butter removed |
| Chai |
Tea |
| Chakka |
Yoghurt, hung |
| Chakutra |
Grapefruit |
| Chana dal; Chane ki dal |
Gram, Bengal, split and skinned |
| Chana; Kala Chana |
Gram, Bengal, whole |
| Chandava |
Pomfret, silver |
| Chandi varak |
Silver edible leaf |
| Chane ki dal; Chana dal |
Gram, Bengal, split and skinned |
| Chaunk; Bagar; Tarka; Tadka |
Tempering spices |
| Chavli; Lobhia |
Beans, black-eyed |
| Chawal |
Rice |
| Cheeni; Shakkar |
Sugar |
| Chhohara |
Dates, dry |
| Chichinda; Parwal |
Gourd, snake |
| Chilgoza |
Pine nuts |
| Chilka |
Rind; Peel |
| Chironghi |
Pistachio, soft |
| Chiwda; Poha |
Rice, flaked |
| Chooza |
Squab |
| Choti elaichi |
Cardamom, green |
| Chukandar |
Beetroot |
| Chukka |
Sorrel |
| Chukka sag |
Sorrel, red |
| Chura |
Tuna |
| Daalia |
Channa, roasted |
| Dagad phool |
Stone flower |
| Dahi |
Yoghurt; Curd |
| Dal |
Split beans |
| Dalchini |
Cinnamon |
| Dalia |
Wheat, cracked |
| Degi mirch |
Paprika |
| Dhania; Sabut dhania |
Coriander seeds |
| Doodh |
Milk |
| Doodhi; Ghiya; Lauki |
Gourd, bottle |
| Farsi Beans; Pharas |
Beans, French, fresh |
| Firni |
Rice flour pudding |
| Fitkari; Phitkari |
Alum |
| Gai ka gosht |
Beef |
| Gajar |
Carrot |
| Ganna |
Sugar cane |
| Ganth gobhi |
Kohl rabi |
| Gawar patha |
Aloe vera |
| Gehoon |
Wheat |
| Gehoon atta |
Wheat flour |
| Ghee |
Butter, clarified |
| Ghiya; Doodhi; Lauki |
Gourd, bottle |
| Gobro |
Cod, rock |
| Gond katira |
Gum katira; Tragacanth gum |
| Goochi |
Mushrooms, morel |
| Goraka |
Cambodge |
| Gosht |
Meat (generic) |
| Gowar ki phali |
Beans, cluster (guar) |
| Guda |
Marrow |
| Gulab |
Rose |
| Gulab jal |
Rose water |
| Gulkand |
Rose petals, candied |
| Gur |
Jaggery |
| Haldi |
Turmeric |
| Halva |
Carrot cake |
| Hara dhania |
Coriander leaves; Cilantro |
| Hara podina |
Peppermint leaves, fresh |
| Hara pyaaz; Hari piyaz |
Spring onion; Scallion |
| Hara shimla mirch |
Capsicum (bell pepper), green |
| Hare angoor |
Grapes, green |
| Hari mirch |
Chilli, green |
| Hari piyaz; Hara pyaaz |
Scallion; Spring onion |
| Hilsa; Ilish |
Shad, Indian |
| Himali jeera; Shahi jeera; Kala jeera |
Cumin, black |
| Hing |
Asafoetida |
| Hiran ka gosht |
Venison |
| Ilish; Hilsa |
Shad, Indian |
| Imli |
Tamarind |
| Jaiphal |
Nutmeg |
| Jamoon |
Java Plum |
| Jangli dalchini; Tejpat |
Cassia |
| Jau; Jav |
Barley |
| Javitri |
Mace |
| Jeera |
Cumin seed |
| Jethi-madh; Mulathi |
Licorice |
| Jheenga |
Prawn |
| Jhungori; Jhangora |
Millet – barnyard |
| Jowar |
Millet – great; Sorghum |
| Kabra |
Caper |
| Kabuli chana; Safed chole; Chole |
Chickpeas; garbanzo beans |
| Kabutar |
Pigeon |
| Kachhua |
Turtle |
| Kachi haldi |
Turmeric, fresh rhizome |
| Kaddu |
Pumpkin |
| Kaddu beej |
Pumpkin seeds |
| Kadipatha; Kathnim; Kari patta; Meetha neem |
Curry leaves |
| Kaju |
Cashew |
| Kakdi |
Cucumber |
| Kala Chana; Chana |
Gram, Bengal, whole |
| Kala jeera; Shahi jeera; Himali jeera |
Cumin, black |
| Kala namak |
Salt, black |
| Kalekai Tel; Singdana |
Groundnut Oil |
| Kali mirch |
Pepper, black |
| Kali sarson; Rai; Sarson; Banarasi rai |
Mustard (black) |
| Kallumakkai; Neeli |
Mussels |
| Kalonji |
Nigella seeds; Onion seeds |
| Kamal kakri; Bhein |
Lotus stem |
| Kamarkas; Salvia; Sefakus |
Sage |
| Kamrakh |
Star fruit |
| Kanda; Pyaaz |
Onion |
| Kandere |
Sawfish |
| Kane; Nogli |
Lady fish |
| Kangni; Kheri |
Millet – foxtail |
| Karela |
Bitter gourd |
| Karimeen |
Pearl spot |
| Kari patta; Kathnim; Kadipatha; Meetha neem |
Curry leaves |
| Karonda |
Natal plum |
| Kasa hua nariyal |
Coconut, scraped/grated |
| Kashash; Khus-khus |
Poppy seeds |
| Kasoori methi |
Fenugreek leaves, dried |
| Katai |
Whitebait |
| Kathal |
Jackfruit |
| Kathnim; Kadipatha; Kari patta; Meetha neem |
Curry leaves |
| Keema |
Mutton, minced |
| Kekda; Kurlya |
Crab |
| Kela |
Banana |
| Kesar; Zaafraan |
Saffron |
| Kewda jal |
Screwpine water |
| Kewra |
Screwpine essence |
| Khajoor |
Dates |
| Khameer |
Yeast |
| Kharbuja |
Cantaloupe melon; Musk melon |
| Kharbuja ke beej |
Cantaloupe seed |
| Khargosh |
Rabbit |
| Kheer |
Rice pudding |
| Kheera |
Cucumber |
| Kheri; Kangni |
Millet – foxtail |
| Khopre; Narial ka tel |
Coconut Oil |
| Khoya; Mawa |
Milk powder |
| Khumbi |
Mushrooms, field |
| Khurbani |
Apricot |
| Khus |
Vetiver essence |
| Khus-khus; Kashash |
Poppy seeds |
| Kishmish |
Currants; Raisins |
| Kodo; Kutki |
Millet – little |
| Koi; Koi machli |
Perch, climbing |
| Kokum |
Garcinia indica |
| Kulanjan |
Galanga; Galangal |
| Kulthi |
Horse gram |
| Kuppa machli |
Turbot, Indian |
| Kurlya; Kekda |
Crab |
| Kusam kusumbo |
Safflower |
| Kuti hui lal mirch |
Chilli flakes, red |
| Kutki; Kodo |
Millet – little |
| Kuttu |
Buckwheat |
| Lahsun |
Garlic |
| Lal angoor |
Grapes, red |
| Lal mirch |
Cayenne pepper; Chilli, red |
| Lal shimla mirch |
Capsicum (bell pepper), red |
| Lassi |
Yoghurt, churned |
| Lauki; Doodhi; Ghiya |
Gourd, bottle |
| Laung; Lavang |
Clove |
| Leechee |
Lychee |
| Lobhia; Chavli |
Beans, black-eyed |
| Lokat |
Loquat |
| Maasahari |
Non-vegetarian |
| Machli |
Fish (generic) |
| Machli anda |
Roe |
| Magaz |
Melon seeds |
| Maida |
Flour, plain |
| Makai |
Corn kernel |
| Makhan |
Butter |
| Makhanphal |
Avocado |
| Makhna; Makhana |
Lotus seed, puffed; Gorgon nut |
| Makki |
Maize |
| Malai |
Cream |
| Mandua; Ragi |
Millet – finger |
| Manthal; Repti |
Sole |
| Manukka |
Prunes |
| Marwa |
Marjoram |
| Masoor |
Lentils, red |
| Masoor dal |
Lentils, split |
| Masoor dhuli |
Lentils, split, skinned |
| Matar; Mutter |
Peas, green |
| Matar dal |
Peas, split green |
| Matki; Mataki; Moth |
Moth bean |
| Mattha; Chach |
Yoghurt, churned with butter removed |
| Mawa; Khoya |
Milk powder |
| Meetha neem; Kathnim; Kadipatha; Kari patta |
Curry leaves |
| Methi |
Fenugreek seeds |
| Mirchi |
Chilli |
| Mirzanjosh; Sathra |
Oregano |
| Mooli |
Radish |
| Moomfali |
Groundnuts |
| Moong |
Gram, green, whole; Mung beans |
| Moong dal |
Lentils, split green |
| Moong dal chilke |
Gram, green, split |
| Moong dal dhuli |
Gram, green, skinless, split |
| Mosambi |
Orange – navel; Sweet lime |
| Moth; Matki; Mataki |
Moth bean |
| Mulathi; Jethi-madh |
Licorice |
| Mungphali |
Peanuts |
| Murghi |
Chicken |
| Murmura |
Rice, puffed |
| Murrel; Viral |
Snakehead fish |
| Musambi |
Lime, sweet |
| Mutter; Matar; Mattar |
Peas, green |
| Namak |
Salt |
| Narial |
Coconut |
| Narial ka tel; Khopre |
Coconut Oil |
| Nashpati |
Pear |
| Neeli; Kallumakkai |
Mussels |
| Nimboo ka sat |
Citric acid |
| Nimbu |
Lemon; Lime |
| Nogli; Kane |
Lady fish |
| Paan |
Betel leaf |
| Paan-choona |
Lime, pickling |
| Pabda; Puptai |
Butter fish, Indian |
| Palak; Saag |
Spinach |
| Paneer |
Cottage cheese |
| Pani |
Water |
| Paniphal; Tikora |
Arrowroot |
| Papeeta |
Papaya |
| Paplet |
Pomfret |
| Parshey; Boi; Shevto; Andawai |
Mullet |
| Parwal; Chichinda |
Gourd, snake |
| Patha bhaji |
Leafy greens |
| Patta gobi |
Cabbage |
| Pedvey |
Sardines |
| Petha |
Gourd, ash |
| Phal |
Fruits |
| Pharas; Farsi Beans |
Beans, French, fresh |
| Phitkari; Fitkari |
Alum |
| Phool chakri; Anasphal; Badiyan |
Star anise |
| Phool gobi |
Cauliflower |
| Pili shimla mirch |
Capsicum (bell pepper), yellow |
| Pippali; Piplu |
Pepper, long |
| Pisi chini |
Sugar, caster |
| Pista |
Pistachio |
| Poha; Chiwda |
Rice, flaked |
| Pudina |
Mint |
| Puptai; Pabda |
Butter fish, Indian |
| Pyaaz; Kanda |
Onion |
| Raan |
Leg |
| Ragi; Mandua |
Millet – finger |
| Rai; Sarson; Banarasi rai; Kali sarson |
Mustard (black) |
| Rajma |
Beans, red kidney |
| Randhuni; Ajmud; Shalari |
Celery seeds |
| Rane |
Red Snapper |
| Rasbhari |
Gooseberry, Cape |
| Ratan jot |
Alkanet root |
| Rava; Sooji |
Semolina; Farina |
| Rawas |
Salmon, indian |
| Repti; Manthal |
Sole |
| Rohu; Rui |
Carp |
| Saag; Palak |
Spinach |
| Sabe |
Apple |
| Sabji |
Vegetables |
| Saboo-daana |
Tapioca; Cassava |
| Sabut dhania; Dhania |
Coriander seeds |
| Safed mirch |
Pepper, white |
| Safed rajma |
Beans, cannellini; White kidney; Alubia |
| Safed til |
Sesame seeds, white |
| Sahijan |
Horseradish |
| Saindha namak |
Salt, sea |
| Salvia; Sefakus; Kamarkas |
Sage |
| Samudra-pheni (or feni) |
Squid |
| Sangtam |
Catfish |
| Santra |
Orange |
| Sapota chickoo |
Sapodilla Plum |
| Sarson; Rai; Banarasi rai; Kali sarson |
Mustard (black) |
| Sarson ka tel; Rai ka tel |
Mustard oil |
| Sarson patta |
Mustard greens |
| Sathra; Mirzanjosh |
Oregano |
| Saunf; Sonp; Valaiti saunf; Aawonf |
Aniseed; Fennel seed |
| Saunth |
Ginger, dried |
| Sefakus; Salvia; Kamarkas |
Sage |
| Sem; Vaal |
Fava |
| Seviyan |
Vermicelli |
| Shahad |
Honey |
| Shahi jeera; Himali jeera; Kala jeera |
Cumin, black |
| Shajeer; Siya zira; Shia zira |
Caraway seeds |
| Shakahari |
Vegetarian |
| Shakkar; Cheeni |
Sugar |
| Shakarkand |
Sweet potato |
| Shalari; Randhuni; Ajmud |
Celery seeds |
| Shalgam |
Turnip |
| Sharab |
Alcohol |
| Shehtoot |
Mulberry |
| Shevto; Boi; Parshey; Andawai |
Mullet |
| Shia zira; Shajeer; Siya zira |
Caraway seeds |
| Shingara |
Water chestnuts |
| Singdana; Kalekai Tel |
Groundnut Oil |
| Sirka |
Vinegar |
| Siya zira; Shajeer; Shia zira |
Caraway seeds |
| Sona varak |
Gold leaf, edible |
| Sooer ka gosht |
Pork |
| Sooji; Rava |
Semolina; Farina |
| Sookha amla |
Gooseberry, Indian, dried |
| Sooraj-mukhi |
Sunflower |
| Sowa; Suvabhaji |
Dill |
| Sultana |
Raisins, seedless yellow |
| Sumaq |
Sumac |
| Suran |
Yam |
| Surgutta |
Ponyfish; Silverbelly fish |
| Surmai; Visonu |
King fish |
| Suvabhaji; Sowa |
Dill |
| Tadka; Bagar; Tarka; Chaunk |
Tempering spices |
| Tamatar |
Tomato |
| Tarbooj; Kalingad |
Watermelon |
| Tarbooj ke beej |
Watermelon seed |
| Tarka; Bagar; Tadka; Chaunk |
Tempering spices |
| Teesrya |
Clams |
| Teeter |
Partridge |
| Tejpan |
Bay leaf |
| Tejpat; Jangli dalchini |
Cassia |
| Tel |
Oil |
| Tikora; Paniphal |
Arrowroot |
| Til |
Sesame |
| Toor; Arhar; Tuvar |
Pigeon peas |
| Toor dal; Arhar dal; Tuvar dal |
Pigeon peas, split |
| Tulsi; Bawari bawari; Ban thulasi |
Basil |
| Turai |
Gourd, ridged |
| Tuvar; Arhar; Toor |
Pigeon peas |
| Tuvar dal; Arhar dal; Toor dal |
Pigeon peas, split |
| Urad |
Gram, black, whole; Matpe, black |
| Urad dal chilke |
Gram, black, split |
| Urad dal dhuli |
Gram, black, skinless, split |
| Vaal; Sem |
Fava |
| Vanaspati |
Vegetable oil |
| Vilaiti jaun; Vilayati jau |
Oats |
| Visonu; Surmai |
King fish |
| Zaafraan; Kesar |
Saffron |
| Zetoon |
Olives |
| Zori |
Shark |
| Zufah-yabis |
Hyssop |
