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Glossary
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HINDI |
TAMIL |
KANNADA |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 / Zaitoon |
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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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| FRUIT |
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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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