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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Meaning of herbs ( from English to Hindi names)


English Name Hindi Name 

Alkanet Root  -  Ratan Jot 
Alum Fitkari  -    Phitkari 
Anise Seed  -    Choti Saunf, Suwa, Shopa 
Arrowroot -     Paniphal, Tikora 
Asafoetida  -    Hing 
Basil-              Holy Tulsi 
Bay Lea-          Indian Tej Patta 
Black Cumin-    Shahi Jeera, Himali Jeera, Kala Jeera 
Black Mustard Seeds -   Rai 
Black Mustard seeds -  Cracked Rai, Kuria 
Black Peppercorn  -Kali Mirch 
Black Rock salt  - Sanchal,  Kala Namak 
Cardamom -   Black Bari  Elaichi 
Cardamom  - Green Choti Elaichi 
Carom Seed   -Ajwain 
Cassia   -Jangli  Dalchini 
Cayenne Pepper  - Lal Mirch 
Celery seeds   -Ajmud 
Cilantro   - Hara Dhania Patta 
Citric Acid  -Nimboo Phool, Saji na Phool 
Cinnamon  - Dalchini 
Cloves -   Laung, Lavang 
Coriander seeds  -Dhania 
Cumin seeds  -Jeera 
Curry Leaf  -Meetha Neem Patta, Kari Patta 
Dill  -Soa 
Fennel  -Moti Saunf, Saunf 
Fenugreek Leaves - dried Kasoori Methi 
Fenugreek seeds  -Methi Daane 
Garcinia indica  -Kokum 
Garlic Fresh  -Lassun 
Ginger Fresh  rhizome - Adrak 
Ginger Dried rhizome  -Saunth 
Gold leaf edible  -Sona Varak 
Gum  Katira Sap  -Gond Katira 
Green Chili  -Hari Mirch, 
Honey - Shahad 
Illaichi  - Chhoti elaichi 
Licorice Mulathi - Jethi-madh 
Lime Pickling  -Paan-Choona 
Long Pepper  -Pippali 
Lotus seed - pops Makhna 
Jaggery - Gur 
Mace  -Javitri 
Mango powder - Amchoor, Amchur ...
 Dried Tart   - Green Mango Powder 
Mustard Seeds  -Sarson, Rai 
Mustard Oil  -Sarson Tel 
Nigella - Kalonji 
Nutmeg - Jaifal 
Onion  -Piyaz 
Paprika (Kashmiri Paprika) Degi Mirch 
Peppermint  -fresh Podina 
Pomegranate seeds - Anar-daana 
Poppy Seeds - Khuskhus 
Red Chili  -Lal Mirch 
Rose  -Gulab 
Rose water  -Gulab jal 
Sage  -Kamarkas 
Saffron  -Kesar, Zaafraan 
Salt - Namak 
Scallion  -Hara Piyaz 
Sesame  -Til 
Shallot - Gandana 
Star Anis  -Chakraphool 
Tamarind  -Imli 
Turmeric  -Haldi 
Turmeric - Fresh rhizome Kachi Haldi 
Vinegar - Sirka 
White Pepper  -Safed Mirch 
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Essence (generic) Khusboo, Attar, Ruh, Ittar 
Rose Essence Gulab-Jal 
Screwpine Essence - Kewra 
Vetiver Essence - Khas 
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Dried Fruits and Nuts  (Mewa) 
English Name Hindi Name 
  
Apricot dried  -Khumani 

Dates -Khajoor 

Dates  -Dry skin Chhohara 
Fig- Anjeer 
Gooseberry- Indian (Emblica) Amla 
Prunes -Manukka 
Raisins- Kishmish 
Raisins- seedless yellow Sultana 
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Nuts and Seeds   
Almonds -Badaam 
Cantaloupe seed -Kharbooza ke beej 
Cashews- Kajoo 
Coconut- Naarial Khopra 
Flaxseeds -Alsi 
Gorgon Nut- Puffed Kernel Makhana 
Peanuts -Mungphali 
Pine Nuts- Chilgoza 
Pistachio Nuts -Pista 
Pistachio Soft -Chironghi 
Pumpkin seeds -Kaddu Beej 
Safflower Kusam- Kusumbo 
Sesame Seed- Til 
Sunflower Sooraj-mukhi 
Watermelon seed Tarbooj ke beej 
Walnuts -Akhroat/ Akhrot 
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Fruits (Phal) 
Apple- Seb 
Apricot  -Zard-aloo 
Avocado- Makhanphal 
Banana -Kela 
Cantaloupe -Kharbooja 
Cranberry -Karonda.  
Fig -Anjir 
Gooseberry -Cape Rasbhari 
Grapes -Angoor 
Grapefruit -Chakutra 
Guavas -Amrood 
Jackfruit- Kathal 
Java Plum -Jamoon 
Lime -Nimboo, 
Loquat -Lokat 
Lychee -Leechee 
Mango -Aam 
Mulberry -Shehtoot 
Natal Plum -Karonda 
Olives -Zetoon 
Orange -Santra 
Orange - Navel Mosambi 
Papaya -Papeeta 
Peach -Aadoo 
Pear- Nashpati 
Pineapple Ananaas 
Plum Aloo-bukhaara 
Pomegranate -Anar 
Sapodilla Plum- Sapota Chickoo 
Star fruit -Kamrakh 
Sugar cane -Ganna 
Sweet Lime -Musambi 
Watermelon -Tarbooj 

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