Wednesday, September 10, 2008

English Spice's Names translated to Marathi / Hindi

Translations of spices with photographs coming soon, Table. Corrected and Updated May 2019

English name- Marathi/Hindi Name
1. Turmeric- Haldi
2. Red pepper/chillies- Lal Mirchi/Lal Mirch
3. Green Chillies- Heerwe Mirchi/Hare Mirch
4. Asafoetida- Hing/Heeng
5. Black pepper- Kali Meeri/Kali Meera
6. Cloves- Lawang/Laung
7. Fennel- Badhishep (Mote)/ Saunf
8. Cinnamon- Dalchini
9. Cardamom- Weldhode/Elaichi/Velchi
10. Coriander seed leaves or Cilantro leaves- Kothimbeer/Kothimeer
11. Ginger -Ala/Adarak
12. Garlic-Lasun/Lasan
13. Fenugreek seeds- methya/Methi
14. Poppy seeds- Khas- khas
15. Aniseed- Chote badishep/ Chote Saunf
16. Saffron- Keshar/Kesar
17. Indian Bay leaf - Tamal Patra (Tej Patta)
18. Cumin- Jeera
19. Mint leaves- Pudina
20. Mustard seeds- Moiri/Rye/Sarso
21. Nutmeg/Mace (Outer shell)-Jaiphal/Jaipatri/Javitri
22. Curry leaves- Kadi patha
23. Star Anise- Tara badishep/Chakra Phool/Phoolachakri
24. Caraway seeds- Shahjeera
25. Basil-Tulsi
26. Carom seeds- Owa /Ova (Ajwain)
27. Sesame seeds-Thil/Til
28.
Black Cardamom- Bade Weldhode/Kalielaiche
29. Black cumin- Kalajeera
30. Coriander seeds- Dhane/Dhania
31. Type of Lichen-
Parmotrema perlatum-Black stone flower - Dhagad Phool/Patar Phool
32. Cudpahnut-Charoli/Chironjee
33. Licorice- Jeshthmadh/Mulethi