Glossary
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| Spices/Herbs |
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| Turmeric |
Haldi |
Manjal |
Harasina pudi |
| Coriander seeds,
Coriander powder |
Dhania |
Dhaniya |
Kothambari |
| Cloves |
Lavang |
Lavangam,
Kirambu |
Lavanga |
| Fennel |
Saunf |
Sombu |
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| Cinnamon |
Tuj/Dalchini |
Pattai |
Lavanga pattiai |
| Cardamom |
Elaichi |
Yelakkai |
Ellakki |
| Cilantro,
Coriander leaves |
Dhania |
Kothamalli |
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| Ginger |
Adrak |
Inji |
Shunti |
| Garlic |
Lasun |
Poondu |
Bellulli |
| Pepper corns |
Kalimirchi |
Milagu |
Menasu |
| Fenugreek seeds |
Methi |
Vendhayam |
Menthiyam |
| Red chili pepper |
lal Mirchi |
Kaindha milagai,
Vatral milagai |
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| Poppy seeds |
Khuskhus |
Gasagasa |
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| Asafetida |
Hing |
Perungayam |
Ingu |
| Saffron |
Kesar |
Kungumapoo |
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| Aniseed |
Sauf |
Perunjeeragam |
Dodda jeera |
| Bay leaf,
Cinnamon leaf |
Tej/Tuj patta |
Birinji ilai |
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| Cumin seeds |
Shah Jeera/Kala
Jeera |
Sombu |
Jeerike |
| Mustard seeds |
Rai/Sarson |
Kadugu |
Sasuve |
| Mint leaves |
Podina |
Pudhina |
Pothina |
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| Nuts/Dried fruit |
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| Peanuts,
Groundnuts |
moongphali |
Verkadalai, Nilakadalai |
veru senaga
pappu |
| Cashew nut |
Kaju |
Mundhiri Paruppu |
Godambi,
jeedi pappu |
| Almonds |
Badam |
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| Pistachio |
Pista |
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| Walnut |
Akroot |
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| Dates |
Kajhoor |
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| dried Apricot |
Khumani |
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| Raisin |
Kishmish |
Kaintha
thratchai |
Ona drakshi |
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| Grains/Flours |
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| Gram flour |
Besan |
Kadalai Mavu |
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| All purpose
flour (Maida) |
Maida |
Maida mavu |
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| Wheat flour |
Atta, Chappathi
flour |
Gothumai mavu,
Chapathi mavu |
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| Par-boiled rice |
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Puzhungal Arisi |
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| Semolina |
Suji |
Ravai |
Rave |
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| Lentils |
dal |
Paruppu |
Bayle |
| Vermicelli |
Seviyan |
Semiya |
Semigae |
| Yellow split
peas |
Thoor dal |
Thuvaram Paruppu |
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| Bengal gram |
Channa dal |
Kadalai Paruppu |
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| Black gram |
Urad dal |
Ulundhu |
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| Green gram |
Moong dal |
Pachai Paruppu |
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| Seasonings |
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| Tamarind |
Imli |
Puli |
Hunase hunnu |
| Jaggery |
Gur |
Vellam |
Bella |
| Sesame seeds |
til |
Ellu |
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| Green hot chili |
Hari Mirchi |
Pachai milagai |
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| Green pepper,
Capsicum |
bari mirch |
Kudai milagai |
bengaluru
mirapakayi |
| Curry leaves |
kari Patta |
Karivepilai |
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| Shrimp, Prawn |
Jinga |
Iraal |
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| Vegetables |
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| Egg plant,
Brinjal |
Biangan |
Katharikai |
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| Okra, Ladies
Finger |
Bhindi |
Vendaikai |
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| White Bait |
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Nethili meen |
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| Gentleman's
Toes, Tindla |
tinda |
Kovaikai |
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| Drumstick |
Seeng |
Murungaikai |
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| Bottle Guard,Opo
Squash |
Doodhi |
Suraikai |
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| Serrated Guard,
Chinese Okra |
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Peerkangkai |
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| Amaranth |
Chauli,
chavleri |
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| Arrowroot |
Paniphal,
Tikora |
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| Ash
gourd |
Petha |
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| Asparagus |
Shatwar,
sootmooli,halyan |
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| Asparagus |
Musli |
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| Avocado,
butterfruit |
Makhanphal |
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| Bell
Pepper |
Simla
Mirch |
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| Bengal
gram leaves |
Chaney
ki bhaji (Hummus) |
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| Bitter
gourd |
Karela |
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| Bottle
gourd |
Lauki,doodhi |
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| Cabbage |
Patha
gobi |
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| Carrot |
Gajar |
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| Cauliflower |
Phool
gobi |
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| Chilli |
Mirchi |
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| Cluster
Beans |
Gowaar
Phali |
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| Colocasia |
Arbi |
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| Coriander
Cilantro |
Dhania |
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| Corn
cobs, maize |
Bhutta,
makka |
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| Corn
kernel |
Makai |
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| Cowpea |
Lobia |
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| Cucumber |
Kakdi |
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| Dillweed |
Suvabhaji |
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| Drumstick
leaves |
Muranka
bhaji |
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| French
Beans |
Flas
Beans |
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| Gardencress |
Halim |
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| Gherkins |
Kunthroo,
Goli, Tondli |
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| Green
chilli |
Hari
mirch |
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| Indian
sorrel |
Khatti
bhaji |
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| Khesari
leaves |
Masoor
bhaji |
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| Lettuce |
Kasmisaag |
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| Lime
or Lemon |
Nimbu |
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| Lotus
Stem |
Kamal
Kakadior, Bhien |
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| Makhanphal |
Avocado,
butterfruit |
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| Mushrooms |
Goochi |
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| Olives |
Zetoon
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| Onion |
Kanda
Pyaaz |
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| Peas |
Matar |
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| Potato |
Aloo |
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| Pumpkin |
Kadhu |
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| Radish |
Mooli |
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| Red
sorrel |
Chukka
bhaji |
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| Salad
leaves, endives |
Gulsuchal |
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| Spinach |
Palak |
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| Sweet
potato |
Shakarkand |
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| Tapioca |
Simla
Aloo |
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| Tomato |
Tamatar |
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| Vegetables |
Sabji |
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| Water
Chestnuts |
Shingara |
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| Fruits |
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| Apple |
Sabe |
| Bael, Stone
apple, Bengal quince |
Bel, siriphal |
| Banana |
Kela |
| Chakothra |
Pomelo |
| Chin fruit,
litchie |
Lichee |
| Figs |
Amjeer |
| Grapes |
Angoor |
| Guavas |
Amrood |
| Jackfruit |
Kathal |
| Jamoon |
Jambul fruit
java plum |
| Mango |
Aam |
| Mashmelon |
Kharbooja |
| Mulberry |
Shehtooth |
| Muskmelon
Cantalope |
Kharbooja |
| Orange |
Santra |
| Papaya |
Papeeta |
| Pear |
Nashpati |
| Pineapple |
Ananas |
| Plum |
Aloobukara |
| Pomegranate |
Anar |
| Sweet lime |
Mosambi |
| Watermelon |
Tarbooj,
Kalingad |
| Zizyphus |
Ber, bor |
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Popular Indian Dishes
Achar: Any kind of pickle
Aloo: Potato
Biryani: A fancy rice casserole, often containing meat, poultry, seafood or
vegetables
Chapati/Roti: Thin bread cooked on the griddle. Click here for how to make roti.
Dal: Any kind of legume--beans, peas, or lentils. Click here for how to make daal.
Dosa: Crispy, crepe-like southern Indian specialty filled with potatoes or
vegetables
Ghee: Clarified butter
Gosht: Meat
Korma: Braised meats in a thick, mild creamy sauce
Kulcha: Tender, pita-like bread cooked in the tandoor. Click here for how to make kulcha.
Lassi: A refreshing, creamy yogurt drink that can be sweet or salty. Click here for how to make lassi.
Masala: Spice blend
Naan: Flat, oval bread cooked in the tandoor
Pakora: Fritter dipped in a spicy chickpea batter; can be made with vegetables,
cheese, chicken or seafood. Click here for how to make pakoras.
Paneer: Cheese
Pappadum: Spicy lentil wafers. Click here for how to make papadum.
Paratha: Flaky bread fried on the griddle. Click here for how to make parathas.
Poori: Airy, deep-fried bread. Click here for how to make pooris.
Pulao: An aromatic rice pilaf. Click here for how to make biryani.
Raita: A yogurt-based condiment usually containing vegetables
Rasam: A thin, spicy broth. Click here for how to make rasam.
Saag: Spinach, but can also refer to other greens
Sambar: An extremely spicy broth popular in southern India
Samosa: Flaky, pyramid-shaped pastry stuffed with potatoes or ground meat; a
traditional Indian snack. Click here for how to make samosas.
Tandoor: A deep, clay oven that has very high temperatures
Tandoori: Any dish cooked in a tandoor. Click here for how to make tandoori dishes
Vindaloo: An extremely spicy curry dish that's a regional specialty of Goa. Click here for how to make Chicken Vindaloo
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