Recipes/Cooking Glossary of Indian Spices, Masala Powders, Herbs/Leaves, Grains, Lentils, Flours, Oils, Cooking Ingredients, Food Items, Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables etc. along with a Measurement Chart.
Spices Glossary
Leaves
Masala Powders Glossary
Nuts/Dry Fruits
Milk Products
Grains and Lentils Glossary
Flours
Fruits
Vegetables
Oils
Sauces and Chutneys
Measurement Chart
Spices
| English |
Hindi |
Kannada |
| Carom Seeds / Thym / Oregano |
Ajwain |
Oma Kalu |
| Cardamom |
Elachi |
Elakki |
| Cinnamon |
Dalchini |
Chakke |
| Cloves |
Laung |
Lavang |
| Cumin Seeds |
Jeera / Zeera |
Jirige |
| Coriander Seeds |
Dhaniya |
Kottumbari beeja |
| Fenugreek Seeds |
Dana Methi |
Menthe |
| Fennel Seeds |
Badi Saunf |
Bedesoppu |
| Mustard Seeds |
Rai / Sarson |
Sasive Kalu |
| Black Pepper / Pepper Corn |
Kali Mirch |
Kalu Menasina Kalu |
| Poppy Seeds |
Khus-Khus |
Gasagase |
| Sesame Seeds |
Til |
Ellu |
| Star Anise |
Badayan / Chakri Phool |
Pineapple Moggu |
| Kapok Buds |
Shalmali / Semul |
Marathi Moggu |
| Saffron |
Zafraan |
Kesar Strands |
| Dry Ginger |
Sondh |
Vana Shunti |
| Rock Candy |
Mishri |
Kallu Sakkare |
| Nutmeg |
Jaiphal |
Jayikai |
| Black Stone Flower |
Pattar ke phool / Dagad Phool |
Kallu Huvu |
| Black Cardamom |
Badi Elachi |
Dodda/Kappu Elakki |
| Ginger |
Adrak |
Shunti |
| Garlic |
Lasan |
Bellulli |
| Tamarind |
Imli |
Hunasehannu |
| Caraway Seeds / Black Cumin Seeds |
Shahi Jeera/ Shajeera |
Shime Jeerige |
| Red Chilli |
Lal Mirch |
Kempu Menasina Pudi |
| Mace |
Javitri |
Japatre |
| Onion Seeds / Nigella |
Kalaunji |
Nirulli / Erulli Beeja |
| Black Salt |
Kala Namak |
Saindvya Lavana |
| Dill Seeds |
Sowa / Suva |
Sabbasige Beeja |
| Flax Seeds |
Alsi |
Flax Seeds |
| Olives |
Jaitun |
Olives |
| Alum |
Pitakari |
Spatika |
| Broken Wheat / Couscous |
Lapsi |
Godhi Kadi |
| Yeast |
Khameer |
Yeast |
| Salt |
Namak |
Uppu |
| Sugar |
Shakkar / Chini |
Sakkare |
| Jaggery |
Gur |
Bella |
| Garcinia Indica |
Kokum |
Murinodu |
Leaves
| English |
Hindi |
Kannada |
| Basil |
Tulsi |
Tulasi |
| Bay Leaf |
Teg Patta |
Palav Patre |
| Mint Leaves |
Pudina |
Pudina Soppu |
| Curry Leaves |
Curry Patta |
Karibevina Soppu |
| Coriander Leaves / Cilantro |
Dhaniya Patta |
Kottumbari Soppu |
| Spinach |
Palak |
Palak Soppu |
| Dill Leaves |
Sowa / Suva Patta |
Sabbasige Soppu |
| Betal Leaf |
Pan |
Viledele |
| Spring Onions |
Kandey Ke Patte |
Nirulli / Erulli soppu |
| Fenugreek Leaves |
Methi Patta |
Menthe Soppu |
| Lettuce |
Kasmisaag |
– |
Masala Powders
| English |
Hindi |
Kannada |
| Paprika / Red Chilli Powder |
Lal Mirch |
Kharada Pudi |
| Turmeric Powder |
Haldi |
Arashina |
| Asafoetida / Asafetida |
Hing |
Ingu |
| Pepper Powder |
Kali Mirch |
Kalu Menasina Pudi |
| Dry Mango Powder |
Amchur |
Onagida Mavina Pudi |
| Cumin Seed Powder |
Jeera Powder |
Jirige Pudi |
| Coriander Powder |
Dhaniya Powder |
Kottambari Pudi |
| Garam Masala Powder |
Garam Masala |
Garam Masala |
| Channa Masala Powder |
Channa Masala |
Channa Masala |
| Kitchen King Masala Powder |
Kitchen King Masala |
Kitchen King Masala |
| Ginger Powder |
Adrak Powder |
Shunti Pudi |
| China Salt / Tasting Salt |
Ajinomoto |
Ajinomoto |
| White Pepper Powder |
Safed Mirch Powder |
Bili Kalu Menasina Pudi |
| Dried Fenugreek Leaves |
Kasoori Methi |
Onagida Menthe Soppu |
| Baking Powder |
Baking Powder |
Baking Powder |
| Cooking / Baking Soda |
Cooking / Baking Soda |
Soda Pudi |
| Rasam Powder |
Rasam Powder |
Sarina Pudi |
| Sambar Powder |
Sambar Powder |
Sambar / Huli Pudi |
| Curry Powder |
Sabzi / Sabji Powder |
Palyada Pudi |
| Chat Masala Powder |
Chat Masala |
Chat Masala |
| Chutney Powder |
Chutney Powder |
Chutney Pudi |
| Pav Bhaji Masala Powder |
Pav Bhaji Masala |
Pav Bhaji Masala Pudi |
| Biryani / Palav Masala Powder |
Biryani / Palav Masala |
Biryani / MTR Palav Masala Pudi |
| Tea Masala Powder |
Chai Masala |
Chaha Masala Pudi |
| Citric Acid |
Nimbo Phool |
Citric Acid |
Nuts / Dry Fruits
| English |
Hindi |
Kannada |
| Apricot |
Jardalu |
Apricot |
| Cashew Nuts |
Kaju |
Godambi |
| Raisins |
Kishmish |
Drakshi |
| Walnuts |
Akroot |
Akroot |
| Almond |
Badam |
Badami |
| Pistachi |
Pista |
Pista |
| Dates |
Kajoor |
Karjura |
| Fig |
Anjeer / Anjir |
Anjoor |
| Dry Coconut |
Kopra |
Kobbari |
| Groundnut / Peanut |
Moongphali |
Shenga / |
| Honey |
Shahad / Madhu |
Jenu Tuppa |
| Dried Pumpkin / Water Melon Seeds |
Magaz |
Kallangadi Beeja |
| Gooseberry Indian (Emblica) |
Amla |
Nellikai |
Milk Products
| English |
Hindi |
Kannada |
| Milk |
Doodh |
Halu |
| Coconut Milk |
Nariyal ka Doodh |
Tenginakai Haalu |
| Cottage Cheese |
Paneer |
Paneer |
| Dried Whole Milk |
Khoa, Mava, Khoya |
Khova |
| Yoghurt / Curd |
Dahi |
Mosaru |
| Butter Milk |
Lassi |
Majjige |
| Clarified Butter |
Ghee |
Tuppa |
| Butter |
Makkan |
Benne |
| Cream |
Malai |
Kene |
| Condensed Milk / Milkmaid |
– |
– |
Grains & Lentils
| English |
Hindi |
Kannada |
| Pigeon Pea |
Toor Dal |
Togari Bele |
| Split Black Bean (Gram) / White Lenthils |
Urad Dal |
Uddina Bele |
| Bengal Gram |
Channa Dal |
Kadale Bele |
| Mung Beans |
Moong Dal |
Hesaru Bele |
| Red Lenthils |
Masoor Dal |
Kempu Togari Bele |
| Black Eyed Pea |
Chola or Lobia |
Alasande Kalu |
| Chick pea / Garbanzo beans |
Kabuli Channa |
Chnna Kalu |
| Maize / Corn |
Maki |
Jola / Gonjola |
| Peas |
Matar |
Batani |
| Red Kidney Beans |
Rajma Dal |
Rajama Kalu |
| Rice |
Chawal |
Akki |
| Long Grain Rice |
Basmati Rice |
Basumathi Akki |
| Small Grain Rice (Jeera Rice) |
Zeera Rice |
Jeera Akki |
| Roasted Gram |
Dalya |
Hurigadale / Putani |
| Whole Green Lenthils |
Moong ki Hari Dal |
Hesaru Kalu |
| Barley |
Jaun |
Barley |
| Finger Millet |
Ragi |
Ragi |
| Wheat |
Gehoon |
Godhi |
| Semolina |
Sooji |
Rawa / Rava |
| Rice Flattened Flakes / Beaten Rice |
Poha / Chewara |
Avalakki |
| Rice Puffed |
Murmura |
Mandakki / Kallepuri |
| Vermicelli |
Seviyan |
Shavige |
| Sago |
Sabudana |
Sabakki |
Flours
| English |
Hindi |
Kannada |
| Wheat / Whole Wheat Flour |
Gehoon Atta |
Godhi Hittu |
| All Purpose Flour / Refined Wheat Flour |
Maida |
Maida Hittu |
| Rice Flour |
Chawal ka Atta |
Akki Hittu |
| Bengal Gram Flour |
Besan |
Kadale Hittu |
| Corn Flour / Maize Flour |
Maki ka Atta |
Gonjolada Hittu |
Fruits
| English |
Hindi |
Kannada |
| Apple |
Seb |
Sebu Hannu |
| Custard Apple |
Sithaphal |
Sithaphala |
| Banana |
Kela |
Bale Hannu |
| Orange |
Santra |
kittale Hannu |
| Mango |
Aam |
Mavina Hannu |
| Grapes |
Angoor |
Drakshi |
| Sweet Lime |
Musambi |
Musambi |
| Water Melon |
Tarbooj |
Kallangadi Hannu |
| Avacado / Butter fruit |
Makhan Phal |
Butter fruit |
| Lime / Lemon |
Nimbu |
Limbe Hannu |
| Pappaya |
Papita |
Pappayi |
| Pineapple |
Ananas |
Ananas |
| Jackfruit |
Kathal |
Halasina Hannu |
| Strawberry |
Strawberry |
Strawberry |
| Gauva |
Amrood |
Sibekai / Sibe hannu / Perale Hannu |
| Muskmelon |
Karabooja |
Karabooja Hannu |
| Wood Apple, Bael, Stone Apple |
Bel |
Belada Hannu |
| Sapota / Sapodilla Plum |
Chickoo |
Chikku Hannu |
| Asian Pear |
Nashpati |
Mara Sebu |
| Pomegranate |
Anar |
Dalimbe Hannu |
| Jamoon |
Jambal Fruit |
Nerale Hannu |
| Kiwi |
– |
Kiwi Hannu |
Vegetables
| English |
Hindi |
Kannada |
| Beetroot |
Chacundar |
Beetroot |
| Carrot |
Gajar |
Gajjari |
| Potato |
Aloo |
Aloogadde / Batate |
| Onion |
Pyaaz |
Nirulli / Erulli / Ullagadde |
| Tomato |
Tamatar |
Tomato |
| Green Beans |
Flas Beans |
Huralikai / Beans |
| Okra / Ladies Finger |
Bhindi |
Bendekai |
| Egg Plant / Brinjal |
Baingan |
Badanekai |
| Drumstick |
Seeng / Muranka |
Nuggekai |
| Coconut |
Kopra |
Tenginakai |
| Bottle Gourd |
Doodhi |
Sorekai |
| Snake Gourd |
Chichinda |
Patlakai |
| Pumpkin |
Kadhu |
Kumbalakai |
| Ash gourd |
Petha |
Boodha Gumbalakai |
| Cucumber |
Kakdi |
Sowtekai |
| Cabbage |
Patta Gobi |
Cabbage |
| Cauliflower |
Phool Gobi |
Huvu kosu |
| Green Chilli |
Hara Mirch |
Hasimenasu |
| Bitter Gourd |
Karela |
Hagalakai |
| Radish |
Mooli |
Mulangi |
| Sweet Potato |
Shakarkand |
Genasu |
| Bell Pepper / Capsicum |
Shimla Mirch |
Dappa / Donna Menasinakai |
| Tapioca |
Simla Aloo |
– |
| Baby Corn |
Chota Makai |
Ele Jola |
| Chinese Okra / Ridge Gourd |
Turai |
Hirekai |
| Elephant Yam |
Suran |
Suvarnagadde |
| Gherkins |
Tondli / Kunthroo |
Tondekai |
| Plantain |
Kachcha Karela |
Balekai |
| Turnip |
Shalgam |
Navilkosu |
| Cluster Beans |
Gowaar Phali |
Gorikaayi |
| Chayote Squash |
– |
Seemebadanekai |
| Mushrooms |
Goochi |
Anabe |
| Lilva Beans |
Sem |
AvareKaayi |
| Sugarcane |
Ganne |
Kabbu |
Oils
| English |
Hindi |
Kannada |
| Sunflower Oil |
Sooraj-mukhi ka Tel |
Suryakanthi Enne |
| Coconut Oil |
Kopre ka Tel |
Tengina Enne |
| Groundnut / Peanut Oil |
Mungphali ka Tel |
Shenga Enne |
| Rice Bran Oil |
– |
– |
| Sesame Oil |
Til ka Tel |
Ellu Enne |
| Olive Oil |
– |
Olive Oil |
| Salad Oil |
– |
Salad Oil |
| Dalda / Vanaspati / Margarine |
Dalda |
Vanaspati |
Sauces & Chutneys
| English |
Hindi |
Kannada |
| Vinegar |
Sirka |
Vinegar |
| Soya Sauce |
Bhatma Sauce |
Soya Sauce |
| Green Chilli Sauce |
Hara Mirch Chutney |
Hasimenasina Sauce / Chutney |
| Red Chilli Sauce |
Lal Mirch Chutney |
Kempumenasina Sauce / Chutney |
| Tomato Sauce |
Tamatar Ke Chutney |
Tomato Sauce |
| Worchester Sauce |
– |
– |
| Tomato Ketchup |
– |
– |
| Ginger + Garlic Paste |
Adrak + Lehsun ka Chutney |
Shunti + Bellulli Chutney |
| Mint Chutney |
Pudina Chutney |
Pudina Chutney |
| Tamrind Chutney |
Imli ka Chutney |
Hunasehannina Chutney |
| Mayonnaise |
– |
– |
Measurement Chart
Volume Equivalent to Coffee Measurement (ML)
| Milli Liters |
Cups |
Tbsp / tsp |
| 250 ml |
1 Cup |
– |
| 125 ml |
1/2 Cup |
– |
| 80 ml |
1/3 Cup |
– |
| 60 ml |
1/4 cup |
– |
| 30 ml |
1/8 cup |
– |
| 15 ml |
– |
1 Tbsp |
| 5 ml |
– |
1 tsp |
| 2.5 ml |
– |
1/2 tsp |
| 1.25 ml |
– |
1/4 tsp |
