Topic: Useful Translation Herbs/Spice index

[Razor]

A quick index of some unfamiliar names that you may come across in your Asian grocce's

Hindi/English

Adrak/Ginger
Chai/Tea
Dalchini/Cinnamon
Dhanya/Coriander
Elaichi/Cardamom
Garam Masala/Spice mix
Haldi/Turmeric
Hing/Asafoetida
Jaifal/Nutmeg
Jangli Dalchini/Cassia Bark
Jeera/Cumin
Kali Elaichi/Black Cardamoms
Kali Mirch/Black Pepper
Kalonji/Onion seeds
Kesar or Zafrani/Saffron
Lasan/Garlic
Lowng/Cloves
Masala/Blend of spices
Methi/Fenugreek
Mirch/Chillies, pepper
Namak or Loorn/Salt
Palak/Spinach
Piaz/Onions
Pootna/Mint
Raai/Mustard seeds
Sakara or Kand/Sugar
Sarson or Saron/Mustard greens
Saunf/Fennel
Suwa/Dill
Tej Patta/Bay Leaf
Tulsi/Basil

Courtesy of KD2

[artistpaul]

Very nice and useful post Razor, if anyone needs a Turkish / English translation please ask me

Cheers mate

Paul

[currymonster]

And I can help with Danish/English translations. I'm not expecting a flood of requests on this one 

[commis]

Hi

Thanks for that razor but wonder if other languages should be added from the Indian subcontinent. As I've seen other names in some brands.

Regards

[Razor]

Hi Guy's

Yeah, I think Punjabi would be useful, I.E, Jeera(Hindi) Zeera(Punjabi) = Cumin.

The two that I've listed as something "or" something are infact Hindi and Punjabi respectively.

Glad it's of some use though

Ray

[Malc.]

This Bengali online translator seems pretty good. http://www.bengali-dictionary.com/english-bengali-words-phrases-contents.html

I had thought that my local was Bengali but they call cumin Zeera, is that definitely Punjabi?

[Razor]

I had thought that my local was Bengali but they call cumin Zeera, is that definitely Punjabi?

I believe it to be Axe, that's not to say that it isn't Bengali either though!  Just think of Italian & Spanish, quite similar in some respects

Ray

[Malc.]

Thanks Ray,

Here's another for the list:

http://www.indianfoodrecipes.net/glossary.html

[wanghuanju]

I believe it to be Axe, that's not to say that it isn't Bengali either though!  Just think of Italian & Spanish, quite similar in some respects pandora beads  ;D

[Razor]

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