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Glossary of Spices - Indian Names
English Name
Indian / Hindi Name
Ash Gourd
Petha
Aubergines (Europe)
Baingan
Banana (raw)
Kela
Beetroot
Chukander
Bitter Gourd
Karela
Bottle Gourd
Lauki
Brinjal
Broad Beans
Papdi / Vaal
Cabbage
Pattagobi
Capsicum
Simla Mirch
Carrot
Gajar
Cauliflower
Phoolgobi
Chili (green)
Harimirch
Chili (dry red)
Sukhi Lalmirch
Cluster Beans
Gavar
Coconut
Nariyal
Colocasia leaves
Patrel / Patra
Colocasia roots
Arbi
Coriander leaves
Hara Dhania
Corn
Makai
Cucumber
Kheera / Kakdi
Curry leaves
Kadi patta
Dill
Suva bhaji / Soye
Drumstick
Shingh phali
Eggplant (US)
French Beans
Fansi
Fenugreek leaves
Methi patta
Garlic
Lahsun
Gherkins
Thendli
Ginger
Adrak
Gooseberry
Amla
Green Bell Pepper
Green Mustard
Sarson ka saag
Green Peas
Matar
Green Onion
Hara Pyaz
Jackfruit (raw)
Kathal
Knolkol
Gathgobi
Lady Finger (Europe)
Bhindi
Lemon
Nimbu
Lettuce leaves
Salad patta
Lotus Stem
Kamal Kakdi
Maize
Bhutta
Mango (raw)
Kaccha Aam / Keri
Mint
Pudina
Mushroom
Khumb / Guchhi
Okra (US)
Onion
Pyaz
Plantain (raw)
Plantain flower
Kele ka phool
Plantain pith
Kele ka guda
Potato
Aloo / Batata
Pumpkin
Kaddu
Purple Yam
Surti Kand
Radish
Mooli
Ridge Gourd
Tori / Thurai
Snake Gourd
Chichinda / Padval
Spinach
Palak
Sweet Potato
Shakarkand / Ratalu
Tomato
Tamatar
Turnip
Shalgam
Yam
Sooran