Mamta's Kitchen - A Family Cookbook
Glossary
This section provides translations between the Hindi and English of some common terms and ingredients in Indian cuisine.
This list is ordered in English; it is also available ordered in Hindi.
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| All Spice | Kabab Chini, Kebab Cheeni |
| Almond | Badam |
| Aloe Vera | Gwar Patha |
| Alubia Beans | Safed Rajma |
| Alum | Phitkari |
| Amaranth | Chaulai, Chauli, Chavlerr, Chowlai, Chowli, Ramdana |
| Anchovy (fish) | Mourola, Velli Machli |
| Aniseed | Vilayati Saunf |
| Apple | Saeb, Saev, Seb |
| Apricot | Jardaloo, Khubani, Khumani, Khurmani |
| Armenian Cucumber | Kakadi |
| Arrowroot | Araroot, Paniphal, Tikora |
| Artichoke | Hathi Chak |
| Asafoetida | Heeng, Hing |
| Asparagus | Halyan, Shatwar, Sootmooli |
| Aubergine | Baingan, Brinjal |
| Avocado | Makhanphal |
| Bamboo | Bans |
| Banana | Kela |
| Banana (green) | Hara Kela, Kachcha Kela |
| Barley | Jaun, Jaw |
| Basil | Tulsi |
| Basil (seed) | Sabja, Subja |
| Bay Leaf | Tej Patta, Tez Patta |
| Bean Curd | Tofu |
| Beef | Gai ka Gosht, Gai ka Mans |
| Beetroot | Chukandar |
| Bell Pepper | Shimla Mirch |
| Bengal Gram (leaf) | Chane ka Saag |
| Bengal Quince | Bael, Bail, Bel |
| Betel (leaf) | Paan, Pan |
| Betel (nut) | Chali, Chalia, Supari |
| Bicarbonate of Soda | Meetha Soda |
| Bitter Gourd | Karela |
| Black (colour) | Kala |
| Black Cumin seed | Kala Jeera, Kashmiri Jeera, Shahi Jeera |
| Black Onion seed | Kalaunji, Kalonji |
| Black Pepper | Kali Mirch |
| Black Salt | Kala Namak, Sanchal |
| Black-eyed Bean | Chowli, Lobhia, Lobia |
| Black-eyed Pea | Chowli, Lobhia, Lobia |
| Bombay Duck (fish) | Bombil, Bumallo |
| Bone | Haddi |
| Bottle Gourd | Dudhi, Ghia, Lauki, Loki |
| Brain | Bheja |
| Broad Bean | Papri, Sem, Vaal Dal |
| Broccoli | Hari Phoolgobhi |
| Bucket | Balti |
| Buckwheat | Kottu, Kotu |
| Bulgar Wheat | Dalia, Lapsi |
| Butter | Makhan, Makkhan |
| Butter (clarified) | Ghee |
| Butter Fish | Pabda Machli, Pupta Machli |
| Butter Fruit | Makhanphal |
| Buttermilk (cultured) | Chaach, Chaas, Chach, Chas, Mattha |
| Cabbage | Band Gobhi, Patta Gobhi |
| Camphor | Kapoor, Kapur |
| Cape Gooseberry | Rasbhari |
| Capsicum | Shimla Mirch |
| Carambola | Kamrakh |
| Caraway | Siya Jeera |
| Cardamom (black) | Elaichi Badi, Elaichi Bari, Illaichi Badi, Illaichi Bari |
| Cardamom (green) | Choti Elaichi, Choti Ellaichi, Choti Ilaichi |
| Carom seed | Ajwain |
| Carp (fish) | Katla Machli, Rohu Machli, Rui Machli |
| Carrot | Gajar |
| Cashew nuts | Kaju |
| Cassava | Mogo, Simla Aloo, Simla Alu |
| Castor | Arandi |
| Catechu | Cutch, Katha, Kaththa, Khair |
| Catfish | Pangas Machli, Pangush Machli, Pariasi Machli, Pungas Machli, Sangat, Sangatam |
| Cauliflower | Gobhi, Phool Gobhi, Phul Gobhi |
| Cayenne Pepper | Lal Mirch |
| Celery | Ajmoda, Ajmud, Randhuni |
| Cereal | Anaaj, Anaj |
| Chicken | Murg, Murga, Murgi |
| Chickpea (White) | Chana (Kabuli) |
| Chickpea (black) | Chana (Kala), Kala Chana |
| Chickpea (black, split) | Chana Dal |
| Chickpea (brown) | Chana (Kala), Kala Chana |
| Chickpea (brown, split) | Chana Dal |
| Chicory | Kasani |
| Chilli | Mirch |
| Chilli (red) | Lal Mirch |
| Chop (joint) | Chaamp |
| Chutney | Chatni |
| Cilantro (leaf) | Hara Dhania, Kothamalli |
| Cinnamon | Dalchini, Darchini |
| Citric Acid | Nimbu Sat, Taatri, Tartrii, Tatri |
| Clam | Kavchi, Teesrya |
| Cleaver (large knife) | Gandasa |
| Climbing Perch (fish) | Koi Machli |
| Clove | Laung, Lavang |
| Cluster Bean | Gowar ki Phali |
| Cocoa | Coco |
| Coconut | Copra, Khopra, Kopra, Nariyal |
| Coconut oil | Narial ka Tael |
| Cod (fish) | Gobro |
| Colocasia | Arbi, Arvi |
| Coriander (leaf) | Hara Dhania, Kothamalli |
| Corn | Makai, Makka, Makki |
| Cornmeal | Makki ka Atta |
| Cow | Gai |
| Crab | Kekda, Kekra, Kenkra, Kurlya |
| Cracked Wheat | Dalia, Lapsi |
| Cucumber | Kakari, Kheera |
| Cudpah Nut | Charoli, Chiraunji, Chironji |
| Cumin | Jeera, Zeera |
| Curd | Dahi |
| Currant | Choti, Kali, Kishmish, Kismis |
| Curry Tree leaf | Barsanga, Basango, Curry Patta, Gore-Nimb, Kadhi-limbdo, Kath-nim, Kurry Patta, Mahanimb, Meetha Neem, Narasingha, Patta, Surabhi-nimba |
| Custard Apple | Sharifa, Sitaphal |
| Dasheen | Arbi, Arvi |
| Date | Khajur |
| Date (dried) | Chuara |
| Dew Bean | Matki, Mot Dal, Moth Dal, Muth Dal |
| Dill | Soa, Sowa, Soya, Suwa |
| Dough | Goondha Atta |
| Dried Fruit | Mewa |
| Drumstick (vegetable) | Saijam, Saijan, Seeng, Sejanki ki Phali, Senjan, Shinga |
| Dry White Peas | Safaid Matar, Safaid Mutter |
| Duck | Battak, Buttak |
| Eddo | Arbi, Arvi |
| Egg | Anda |
| Eggplant | Baingan, Brinjal |
| Elephant-ear | Arbi, Arvi |
| Endive | Kasani |
| Essence (generic) | Attar, Ittar, Khusboo, Ruh |
| Fat Hen (leaf) | Bathua Sag |
| Fava Bean | Papri, Sem, Vaal Dal |
| Fennel | Moti, Saunf, Sonf |
| Fenugreek Leaf (dried) | Kasoori Methi |
| Fenugreek seed | Methi dana |
| Fig | Anjeer, Anjir |
| Fish (generic) | Machchhi, Machli |
| Fish Roe | Machli ke Ande |
| Flattened rice | Pauwa, Poha |
| Flattened rice (thicker) | Aval, Chira, Chiwda, Chiwra |
| Flax seed | Alsi, Jawas, Tishi |
| Flour (all purpose) | Maida |
| Flour (plain) | Maida |
| Flour (whole grain) | Atta |
| Fruit | Phal |
| Garlic | Lahsan, Lahsun, Lassan |
| Giant Sea Perch (fish) | Barramundi Machli |
| Ginger | Adrak |
| Ginger (powder) | Saunth, Sonth |
| Goat | Bakra, Bakri |
| Gold leaf | Varak Sona |
| Gram (Bengal) | Chana (Kala), Kala Chana |
| Gram (Bengal, split) | Chana Dal |
| Gram (White) | Chana (Kabuli) |
| Gram (Yellow) | Chana Dal |
| Gram (black, split, skinless) | Urad Dal Dhuli |
| Gram (black, whole) | Urad Sabut |
| Gram (green) | Moong Sabut, Mung Sabut |
| Gram (green, split) | Moong Dal Chilka, Mung Dal Chilka |
| Gram (green, split, skinless) | Moong Dal Dhuli, Mung Dal Dhuli |
| Gram (red, split) | Arhar Dal, Tuvar Dal |
| Gram Flour (Bengal) | Besan |
| Grape | Angoor, Angur |
| Grater | Kaddu Kas |
| Gravy | Rasa, Saalan, Salan, Shorba, Tari |
| Green Peas | Matar, Mutter |
| Green Pepper | Shimla Mirch |
| Griddle | Tawa |
| Groundnut | Moongphali |
| Guava | Amrood, Amrud |
| Hemp | Bhang |
| Herring (fish) | Bhing Machli |
| Honey | Madhu, Shahad |
| Indian Gooseberry | Aamla, Amla |
| Indian Nightshade | Kantakari, Kateri |
| Indian Pennywort | Brahmi |
| Indian Round Gourd | Tinda |
| Ivy Gourd | Kundru, Tindla, Tindora, Tondli |
| Jackfruit | Cut-hal, Kat-hal |
| Juice | Ras |
| Jujube | Baer, Ber |
| Kidney | Gurda |
| Kidney Beans | Rajma |
| King Fish | Surmai Machli, Visonu Machli |
| Kitchen Tongs | Pakkad |
| Knife | Chakku, Chaku |
| Kohl Rabi | Ganth Gobhi |
| Ladle | Chamcha |
| Lady Fish | Kane Machli, Murdoshi Machli, Nogli Machli |
| Lady's Fingers | Bhindi |
| Lamb | Bhed, Bher |
| Lambs Quarter (leaf) | Bathua Sag |
| Leg (joint) | Raan, Ran |
| Lemon | Neembu, Nimbu |
| Lemon (rind) | Nimbu ka Chilka |
| Lentil (generic) | Dahl, Dal, Dhal |
| Licorice | Jashtimodhu, Jethimadh, Mulahati, Mulethi, Mulhathi, Mulhatti, Yashti-Madhu, Yashti-Madhuka |
| Linseed | Alsi, Jawas, Tishi |
| Liquorice | Jashtimodhu, Jethimadh, Mulahati, Mulethi, Mulhathi, Mulhatti, Yashti-Madhu, Yashti-Madhuka |
| Little Hogweed | Khurfa Saag, Kulfa |
| Liver | Jigar, Kaleja, Kaleji |
| Loquat | Lokat |
| Lotus Root | Bhain, Bhein, Bhen, Kamal Gatta, Kamal Kakri |
| Lychee | Leechee, Lichi |
| Mace | Javitri |
| Mackerel (fish) | Bangda Machli, Bangra Machli |
| Maize | Bhutta dana |
| Mango | Aam |
| Mango (green, dried & powdered) | Aamchoor, Amchur, Khatai |
| Mango Fish | Topshey, Topsi |
| Margosa | Neem |
| Marjoram | Ban Tulsi, Van Tulsi |
| Mash | Bharta, Bhurta |
| Meat (generic) | Gosht |
| Meat Stock | Yakhni |
| Melon (generic) | Kharbooja |
| Milk | Doodh |
| Milk (condensed & solidified) | Khoa, Khoya, Mawa |
| Millet | Bajra, Bajri |
| Mint | Pudina |
| Mold | Sancha |
| Monkey Nut | Moongphali |
| Monosodium Glutamate | Ajinomoto |
| Moth Bean | Matki, Mot Dal, Moth Dal, Muth Dal |
| Mulberry | Shahtoot, Shehtoot |
| Mullet (fish) | Andawari Machli, Boi Machli, Parshey Machli |
| Mung Beans | Moong Sabut, Mung Sabut |
| Murrel (fish) | Shole Machli |
| Mushroom | Dhool ka Phool, Guchchi, Khumbi, Kukur-Mutta |
| Mustard | Sarson |
| Mustard oil | Sarson ka Tael |
| Mustard seed | Raai, Rai, Sarson |
| Mutton (leg) | Bakre ki Raan |
| Myrobalan | Harad, Haritaki |
| Natal Plum | Karonda |
| Nigella seed | Kalaunji, Kalonji |
| Nutmeg | Jaiphal, Zaiphal |
| Oat | Jai, Jau, Jaun, Jow |
| Oil | Tel |
| Okra | Bhindi |
| Olive | Jaitun, Zaitun, Zetoon |
| Onion | Piaz, Pyaz |
| Orange (fruit) | Narangi, Santara, Santra, Shantra |
| Papaya | Papeeta, Papita |
| Partridge | Teetar, Titar |
| Peach | Aadoo, Aadu, Aaru, Adoo |
| Peanut | Moongphali |
| Pear | Nashpati |
| Pearl Millet | Bajra, Bajri |
| Pearlspot (fish) | Karimeen Machli |
| Peel (generic) | Chilka |
| Perch (fish) | Palu Machli |
| Pickle | Aachar, Achar |
| Pigeon | Kabutar |
| Pigeon Pea | Arhar Sabut, Toor Sabut, Tur Sabut |
| Pigeon Pea (split) | Arhar Dal, Tool Dal, Tur Dal, Tuvar Dal |
| Pine Nut | Chilgoza |
| Pineapple | Ananas, Annanas |
| Pistachio | Pishta, Pista |
| Plum | Aloobukhara, Alubukhara |
| Pomegranate | Anaar, Anar |
| Pomegranate seed (dried) | Anar Dana |
| Pomello (fruit) | Chakotra |
| Pomfret (fish) | Chandwa, Halva Saranga, Paplet, Poplait, Poplet |
| Poppy seed | Khas Khas, Khus Khus, Kus Kus, Post Dana |
| Pork | Sooar, Suar |
| Potato | Aaloo, Aloo, Alu |
| Prawn | Chemen, Chingri, Jhinga, Sungat |
| Puffed rice | Mamra, Murmura |
| Pulp | Gooda |
| Pulse (generic) | Dahl, Dal, Dhal |
| Pumpkin | Kaddu |
| Purslane | Khurfa Saag, Kulfa |
| Pursley | Khurfa Saag, Kulfa |
| Quail | Bataer, Batair, Bater |
| Radish | Mooli |
| Radish Seed Pods | Moongre, Seengre |
| Raisin | Kishmish, Kismis |
| Raw | Kachcha |
| Red Kidney Bean | Rajma |
| Red Lentil (split, skinless) | Masoor Dal Dhuli |
| Red Lentil (whole) | Masoor Sabut |
| Red Snapper (fish) | Rane Machli |
| Rice (boiled) | Bhat |
| Rice (generic) | Chaval, Chawal |
| Rice flakes | Pauwa, Poha |
| Ridge Gourd | Tori, Turai |
| Rind (generic) | Chilka |
| Rock Candy | Mishri, Misri |
| Rock Cod (fish) | Gobaro |
| Rock Salt | Sendha Namak |
| Rolling Board | Chakla |
| Rolling Pin | Belan |
| Rose | Gulab |
| Rose water | Gulab jal |
| Runner Bean | Saem, Sem |
| Safflower | Kusam, Kusumbo |
| Saffron (colour) | Kesari, Zafrani |
| Saffron (spice) | Kesar, Zafran |
| Sage | Salbia-Sefakuss, Seesti, Sefakuss |
| Sago | Sabudana |
| Salad onion | Hara piaz |
| Salmon (fish) | Raavas Machli, Ravas Machli, Rawas Machli |
| Salt | Namak, Nimak |
| Salty | Namkeen |
| Sapodilla | Cheekoo, Chickoo |
| Sapota | Cheekoo, Chikoo |
| Sardine (fish) | Chareeaddee, Pedvey Machli |
| Savoury | Namkeen |
| Sawfish | Kandere Machli |
| Scallion | Hara piaz |
| Scotch Egg | Nargis Kebab |
| Screwpine flower essence | Keora, Kewra |
| Semolina | Rava, Rawa, Sooji, Suji |
| Sesame | Til |
| Shad (fish) | Hilsa, Ilisha |
| Shark | Boalee, Bombil, Bumallo, Zori |
| Sharp | Khatta |
| Sieve | Chalni, Chhalni |
| Silver Belly (fish) | Surgutta Machli |
| Silver barfish | Karli |
| Silver leaf | Varak Chandi |
| Skewer | Seekh |
| Skin (generic) | Chilka |
| Small Spoon | Chamchi |
| Snake Gourd | Chachinda, Chichinda, Chirchira |
| Snake Head (fish) | Murrai Machli |
| Snap Melon | Phoot |
| Sole (fish) | Morrul Machli, Repti Machli |
| Sorghum | Jowar, Jwar |
| Sorrel | Ambat-Chuka, Chukka-Kura, Khatta-Palak, Khatta-Saag |
| Sorrel (red) | Chukka Sag |
| Soup | Shorba |
| Sour | Khatta |
| Soya bean | Bhatma |
| Soybean | Bhatma |
| Spice Box | Masaladan, Masaladani |
| Spinach | Palak |
| Split Peas | Matar Dal, Mutter Dal |
| Spring onion | Hara piaz |
| Sprout | Ankur |
| Sprouted | Ankurit |
| Squid | Samudra-Feni, Samudra-Pheni |
| Stale | Basi |
| Star Anise | Anas phal, Chakraphool, Chakri-Phool |
| Starfruit | Kamrak, Kamrakh, Kumrak |
| Stew | Shorba |
| Stir-fried | Bhuna |
| Stir-frying | Bhoono, Bhunao |
| Stone Apple | Bael, Bail, Bel |
| Stuffed | Bhare, Bharua |
| Succory | Kasani |
| Sugar | Cheeni, Chini, Shakkar |
| Sugar (crystalised lumps) | Mishri, Misri |
| Sugar (raw) | Gud, Gur, Jagary, Jaggery |
| Sugar Cane | Ganna |
| Sugar Syrup | Chashni, Chasni, Sheera |
| Sultana | Badi, Kishmish, Kismis, Peeli, Sunahri |
| Sultana (large) | Munakka |
| Sunflower | Sooraj-Mukhi |
| Sweet Lime | Mausammi |
| Sweet Potato | Shakarkand |
| Sweetcorn (on the cob) | Bhutta Sabut |
| Tamarind | Imli |
| Tapioca | Sabudana |
| Taro | Arbi, Arvi |
| Tea | Chaa, Chai |
| Thyme | Hasha |
| Thymol flower | Ajwain ke Phool |
| Tomato | Tamatar |
| Tongs | Chimta |
| Trotter | Paaya |
| Tuna (fish) | Choora Machli, Chura Machli, Toona Machli |
| Turbot (fish) | Kuppa Machli |
| Turkish Gram | Matki, Mot Dal, Moth Dal, Muth Dal |
| Turmeric | Haldi, Huldi |
| Turnip | Shalgam |
| Turtle | Kachua |
| Uncooked | Kachcha |
| Vegetable (generic) | Sabji, Sabzi |
| Vegetarian | Shaka-hari |
| Venison | Hiran |
| Vermicelli | Seviyan |
| Vinegar | Sirka |
| Walnut | Akhrot, Akroot |
| Water | Pani |
| Water Chestnuts | Singhara |
| Watercress | Jal-Halim, Jal-Kumbhi |
| Watermelon | Tarbooja |
| Wheat | Gehun |
| Wheat Flour (chapatti) | Gehun ka Atta |
| Wheat Germ | Gehun ka Ankur |
| Whey | Phate Doodh ka Pani |
| White (colour) | Safed |
| White Goosefoot (leaf) | Bathua Sag |
| White Kidney Beans | Safed Rajma |
| White Pepper | Safed Mirch |
| White Radish (large) | Mooli |
| Whitebait (fish) | Katai Machli |
| Whole | Sabut |
| Wok | Kadhai |
| Wood Apple | Bael, Bail, Bel |
| Yam | Ratalu |
| Yam (Elephant Foot) | Jimikand, Sooran, Suran |
| Yeast | Khameer |
| Yoghurt | Dahi |
| Yucca | Mogo, Simla Aloo, Simla Alu |