| English | Tamil | Hindi |
| Almond | Badam paruppu | Badam |
| Aniseed/Fennel | Sombu | Saunf |
| Asafoetida | Perungayam | Hing |
| Bay Leaf | Pattai Ilai | Tej Patta |
| Basil | Thulasi | Thulsi |
| Black Peppercorn | Milagu | Kali Mirch |
| Cashew nuts | Mundiri paruppu | Kaju |
| Cardamom | Elakkai | Elaichi |
| Carom Seeds | Omam | Ajwain |
| Chillies(Dry, red) | Sigappu Milagai | Lal Mirch |
| Cinnamon | Pattai | Dalchini |
| Cloves | Lavangam | Laung |
| Coriander Seeds | Kothamalli vidhai | Dhania |
| Cumin Seeds | Jeeragam | Jeera |
| Cumin seeds (black) | Karunjeeragam | Shahijeera |
| Dates | Paerichampazham | Khajoor |
| Fenugreek Seeds | Vendhayam | Methi Dana |
| Figs (dried) | Athi pazham | Anjeer |
| Garlic | Poondu | Lahsun |
| Ginger | Inji | Adrakh |
| Ginger (Dry) | Sukku | Sonth |
| Jaggery | Vellam | Gud |
| Mace | Jadhipathri | Javithri |
| Mango Powder | Mangai Podi | Aamchur |
| Mustard seeds | Kadugu | Rai |
| Nutmeg | Jadhikkai | Jaiphal |
| Oregano | Omavalli Ilai | Ajwain ka patta |
| Onion Seeds | Vengaya vidhai | Kalonji/pyaz ke beez |
| Pistachio | Pista paruppu | Pista |
| Poppy Seeds | Kasakasaa | Khus Khus |
| Pomegranate Seeds | Maadhulai Vidhai | Anardana |
| Raisins | Ular Draakshai | Kishmish |
| Rice flakes | Aval | Chivda |
| Roasted gram | Pottukadalai | Chenna dalia |
| Saffron | Kungumapoo | Kesar |
| Salt | Uppu | Namak |
| Sesame Seeds | Ellu | Til |
| Sugar | Sarkarai | Cheeni |
| Sugar candy | Kalkandu | Misri |
| Tamarind | Puli | Imli |
| Turmeric powder | Manjal podi | Haldi |
| Walnut | Acroot | Akhrot |
Thursday, March 10, 2011
GLOSSARY - SPICES, DRY FRUITS & HERBS - A TO Z
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This list is indeed very useful.
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Very informative post!Thanks.
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