Indian Sweets Name

Indian Sweets Name Biography

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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 Leaf 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, I use Serrano

Honey Shahad

Illaichi Chhoti elaichi

Licorice Mulathi, Jethi-madh

Lime Pickling Paan-Choona

Long Pepper Pippali

Lotus seed pops Makhna

Jaggery Gur, Raw sugar cake Sources: Sugar cane, Palm

Mace Javitri

Mango powder Amchoor, Amchur .... Dried Tart Green Mango Powder

Mustard Seeds Sarson, Rai

Mustard Seeds cracked Rai Kuria

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

Salt Sea Saindha Namak

Salt Sanchal Black Kala Namak

Scallion Hara Piyaz

Screwpine essence Kewra

Sesame Til

Shallot Gandana

Silver edible leaf Chandi Varak

Star Anis Chakraphool

Sugar Chini

Sumac Sumaq

Tamarind Imli

Turmeric Haldi

Turmeric - Fresh rhizome Kachi Haldi

Thyme Ajwain ke phool for substitution purposes only

Vinegar Sirka

White Pepper Safed Mirch

Yeast Live sour dough Khameer

Yeast Samunder Jhag, Cuttle Stone soft rock, Toddy

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

Dried Fruits

 

Apricot dried Khumani

Dates Khajoor

Dates Dry skin Chhohara

Fig Anjeer

Gooseberry Indian (Emblica) Amla

Prunes Manukka

Raisins Kishmish

Raisins seedless yellow Sultana

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.  In realty, Karonda is  'Natal Plum'

Fig Anjir

Gooseberry Cape Rasbhari

Grapes Angoor

Grapefruit Chakutra

Guavas Amrood

Jackfruit Kathal

Java Plum Jamoon

Lime Nimboo, Lemon does not exist but same as 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 Anna-naas

Plum Aloo-bukhaara

Pomegranate Anar

Sapodilla Plum, Sapota Chickoo

Star fruit Kamrakh

Sugar cane Ganna

Sweet Lime Musambi

Watermelon Tarbooj

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Grains Lentils Flours

Barley Jaun

Buckwheat Kuttu

Cracked Wheat Dalia

Cream of Wheat Sooji

Farina Sooji

Flour Atta

Flour - Bread Atta. Durum wheat whole-meal whole-grain flour

Flour - Chickpea Besan

Flour - Pastry, All purpose Maida. Super refined soft wheat flour

Maize Makki

Millet - Barnyard Jhungori

Millet - Finger Ragi

Millet - Foxtail Kheri

Millet - Great, Sorghum Jowar

Millet - Little Kodo

Millet - Pearl, Spiked Bajara

Oats Vilaiti Jaun

Rice Chawal

Rice flattened flakes Chewara, Poha

Rice puffed Murmura

Semolina Sooji, Rava

Sorghum Jowar

Tapioca (Cassava) Saboo-daana

Vermicelli Seviyan

Wheat Gehoon

Wheat flour Gehoon Atta

Legume Beans

 

Alubia Safed Rajma

Black Matpe (Black beans) Urad

Chickpea Chana, Desi Chana, Kabuli Chana

Fava Vaal, Sem

Field pea split Matar Dal

Garbanzo Beans Kabuli Chana

Mung Beans Moong

Red Kidney Bean Rajma

Lentil Masoor

Pigeon peas Arhar, Toor

Soya bean Bhatma

Whole beans Sabut

Split beans Dal

Split skinless black chickpeas Chana Dal

Decorticated Skinless beans Dhuli

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Meats Fowls Fish Oragns

Meats

 

Beef Gai ka Gosht

Cow Gai

Goat Bakra ka Gosht

Meat generic Gosht

Pork Sooer  ka Gosht

Rabbit Khargosh

Venison Hiran ka Gosht

Fowl

 

Chicken Murghi

Squab Chooza

Duck Battakh

Egg Anda

Goose Bada-Battakh

Guinea fowl Bada-Teetar

Partridge Teeter

Pigeon Kabutar

Quail grey Battar

Parts Organs

 

Bone Haddi

Brains Bheja, Magaz

Feet (Trotters) Paya

Head Sir, Matha

Heart Dil

Intestines Vajri

Kidney Gurda

Leg Raan

Liver Kaleja

Lung Phaypara

Marrow Guda

Minced ?ground Meat Keema

Stomach Ojhari, But

Stomach Skin Bhuri

Spleen Tilli

Testicles Kapura

Tongue Zabaan, Jeeb

Udder Khiri

Fish Seafood

 

Bombay Duck Bombil,Bumallo.

Butter Fish Indian Pabda, Puptai

Carp varieties Rohu, Rui

Cat Fish Sa-ngtam

Clams Tisario

Cod Rock Gobro

Crabs Keka-daa, Kurlya

Fish generic Machli

Herring Bhing

King Fish Surmai, Visonu

Lady Fish Kane, Nogli

Mackerel Bangda

Mullet   Boi, Parshey, Andawari, Shevto  

Mussels Teesari

Oyster Kalva

Pearl Spot Karimeen

Perch Climbing Koi Machli

Pomfret Pa-mple-t

Pomfret,silver Chandava

Prawn Jhinga, Chingri, Chemen, Sungat

Red Snapper Rane

Roe Machli Anda

Salmon Indian Raavas

Sardines Pedvey

Sawfish Kandere

Shark Moree, Zori

Shad Indian Llish Hilsa

Silver belley Surgutta

Snake head Murrai

Sole Repti, Morrul

Sorrel Red Chukka Sag

Squid Ma-nkyo, Samudra-pheni (or feni)

Tuna Chura

Turbot - Indian Kuppa machli

Turtle Kachhua

White bait Katai

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Vegetables (Subzi)

Aloe Vera Gawar Patha

Beans-Cluster fresh Guar ki phali

Beans-French fresh Pharas Beans

Aubergine, Brinjal, Eggplant Baingan. Native of India over 20 varieties

Beet root Chukandar

Bell Pepper, Capsicum Simla Mirch

Celery Ajmud

Cabbage Bandh-Gobi, Patta-Gobi

Carrot Gaajar

Cauliflower Phool-Gobi, Gobi

Cilantro Hara Dhania

Colocasia, Taro, Eddo Arbi, Arvi

Corn Kernel Makki

Corn on the cob Bhutta

Cowpea Lobhia

Cucumber Kheera

Cucumber English Skinny Kakri

Gourd - Ash Petha

Gourd - Bitter Karela

Gourd - Bottle Ghiya. Lauki

Gourd - Ridged Torai

Gourd - Snake Chichinda

Jackfruit Kathal

Kohl Rabi Ganth Gobhi

Lotus stem Bhein, Kamal Kakri

Mushrooms Khumbi

Mustard Greens Sarson Patta

Natal Plum Karonda

Okra Bhindi

Onion Piyaaz

Peas Green Mattar

Peppermint Leaves Fresh Hara Podina

Potato Aloo

Pumpkin (British, Australian) Kaddu. American butternut or winter squash

Radish Mooli

Red Sorrel Chukka Leaves

Scallion Hari Piyaz

Spinach Paalak

Sweet Potato Shakar-kandi

Tomato Tamatar

Turnip Shalgam

Water Chestnuts Indian Singhaara

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Taste Expressions

Aroma Khush-boo, Sugandh

Bad Kharaab

Burnt

Jalaa

Bland

Feeka

Cold

Thunda

Fresh

Taaza

Good

Bhariya ... "Achha is just okay"

Gravy Tari, Rasa, Salan, Shorba

Hot

Garam

Mash Bharta

Raw

Kuchaa

Reeks

Bad-boo

Ripe

Pukka

Rotten

Galaa

Salty

Namkeen

Savory

Chat-pata

Sharp

Teekha

Sour

Khatta

Stale Baasi

Sweet

Meetha

Tasty

Swaad

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Kitchenware

Hindi Name

English/Explanation

Angithi Portable Cooking stove converted Galvanized Bucket, Uses charcoal

Atta Chhalni

Flour sifter

Bartan Cookware, Cooking utensils, Tableware

Bawarchi-Khana Kitchen

Belan

Rolling pin

Bhatti Large cooking stove made of bricks and clay. To prepare foods in bulk

Bhigona Cooking pot with a lid

Bonti Curved blade mounted on wooden platform.

Chakla

Stone rolling board

Chakki Hand operated stone mill to grind grains to make flour

Chakku Knife

Chalini Sieve

Chamcha Large Spoon (Approximately Tablespoon)

Chamchi Small Spoon (Approximately half teaspoon)

Chhuri Double edge double curve blade knife

Chimta

Tongs

Chulha

U-shaped traditional stove

Degchi Brass or Copper cooking pot, narrow neck, round bottom

Donga Large mixing or serving bowl

Gandasa Cleaver

Ghara Large earthen pot to store food or water

Handi Earthen cooking pot, narrow neck, round bottom, wide-mouth

Hamam Dasta Mortar & Pestle.

Imrit Baan Pickling Crock made of Porcelain

Kaddu Kas Grater

Kalchhi

Spoon Ladle

Kanta Fork

Karahi

Traditional Indian Wok.

Katori Small curry bowl

Palta

Turner

Pirich Saucer (Plate under cup)

Piyali Small tea cup

Piyalu Large tea cup

Rasoi-Ghar Kitchen

Sancha Mould

Seekh Skewer

Sil Batta

Flat black stone and a Triangular Stone to crush spices with

Surahi Long neck earthen pot used to store water

Tandoor

Drum shaped clay oven

Tarazoo Weigh Scale

Tashtari Plate, a small version of Thali

Tawa

Iron griddle to make bread

Thal A large round platter used to display bulk foods, a large version of Thali

Thali Round platter to serve complete meal or conduct Puja

Tokani Brass Water pitcher, form factor same as Degchi but much larger

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Common Dairy Products

Chach, Mattha

Churned homemade Yogurt with butter removed

Chenna

Cheese similar to small curd cheese

Dahi

Homemade Yogurt

Doodh

Milk

Ghee

Rendered butter

Khoya

Reduced whole milk

Kheer 

Rice Pudding

Lassi

Churned homemade Yogurt

Makhan

Butter

Malai

Cream

Paneer

Cheese similar to farmer's pot cheese

Raita

Cold Yogurt Soup

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Common Breads

Baati Bread looking like bun cooked over ambers in Rajasthan

Bhature

Deep fried Maida flat bread

Chapati Basic whole wheat un-leavened flat bread, aka Roti

Kulcha

Baked Maida flat bread

Naan

Leavened flat bread baked in clay oven.

Paratha

Griddle Fried flat bread

Phulka Light weight version of Basic whole wheat bread (Roti)

Poori 

Deep fried flat puffed bread

Poori Loach

Deep fried Maida flat puffed bread

Roomali Very Very thin bread

Roti 

Basic whole wheat un-leavened flat bread, aka Chapati

Roti Missy

Multi grain basic flat bread

Roti Makki

Corn (Maze) basic flat bread

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General Terms

Beverages

 

Chai Hot tea

Daroo Country Liquor

Kanji Fermented Carrot beverage

Paani Water

Sharab Alcohol

Shikanjami Limeade

Thandaii Sweet Beverage made with combination of seeds and nuts

Toddy Natural sap wine collected from Palm trees.

Desserts

 

Burfee Diamond shaped cake from reduced milk or Garbanzo flour.

Chikki Form of brittle, commonly made with peanuts or cashews

Firni Rice flour pudding

Gajak Form of Fudge, commonly made with sesame seeds

Halva-Carrot Carrot cake

Halva-Sooji Cream of wheat cake

Kheer Rice Pudding

Rasgulla Cheese balls in syrup

Miscellaneous

 

Achaar Pickle

Bhagar, Tarka Tempering Dal

Bharta Mashed food

Bharwa Stuffed

Bhajji Batter laced minced food Pattie

Bhujia Damp Dry Curry

Bhurji Damp Dry Curry

Bhuna Pan fried or Pan roasted

Dal Legume soup

Dhansak Parsi curry with legumes

Do Piyaz Damp curry containing half or more onions 

Dosa South Indian Rice/Bean crepe

Idli South Indian Rice/Bean dumpling

Guda Pulp

Kebab Whole food roasted

Kofta Meatball shaped minced food dish

Korma (Qorma) Mild aromatic curry made with yogurt and nuts

Khameer Yeast

Khasta Flaky or crumbly

Kheer Rice Pudding

Khichree Rice and Beans cooked together

Makhni Buttery Curry

Non-vegetarian Maasahari

Pakora Deep fried fritter

Papadom Papad Thin wafer cracker

Pasanda Mild aromatic vegetable or meat curry made with yogurt

Phitkari Alum

Pickle Achar

Pilaf, Pulao Pulao  Rice cooked with Vegetables Meat spices

Rind or Peel Chilka

Rogan Josh Bright red color meat curry from Kashmir

Samosa Conical shaped deep fried stuffed pastry

Sugar Syrup Chaasni

Tari Broth like curry

Tikka Whole- muscle or chunk food roasted or baked

Tikki Minced food Patty

Vegetarian Shakahari

Vindaloo A spicy hot Portuguese style (Goa) curry

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Colors

Black Kaala

Blue Neela

Brown Saanvla, Khaki

Crimson Lohit (Bloody), Gehra Lal Rung

Deeper shade Gehra Rung

Green Hara

Grey Bhoora Rung

Indigo Gehra Neela Rung

Lighter shade Halka Rung

Maroon Anaabi Rung

Orange Naarangi

Pink Gulabi

Purple Jamni

Red Lal

Saffron Kesari

Violet Baingani Rung

Yellow Peela

White Safed

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