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