Spices names in English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, and other languages: List of Indian Spices and herbs names in English, Hindi, Odia, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam with some images included.
Indian cuisine uses a vast array of spices. They are used in many forms: whole, ground, roasted. They work like magic to any preparation. A subtle change of spice combination or cooking technique can make the same recipe tastes completely different.
I have compiled a handy list of spices names in English, Hindi, and other languages. In addition, I have added a few images of regularly used spices with names for a better understanding. If you like to know their uses in cooking, you can check this recipe section.
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It's an ongoing list and I will try to update the list with more languages in the future. If I have left out any or you would like to add some more to the list, let me know in the comment section below.
| ENGLISH | HINDI | ODIA | BENGALI | GUJARATI | MARATHI | TAMIL | TELUGU | MALAYALAM |
| Aniseed, Fennel Seeds | Saunf | Pana Mahuri | Mowri | Variyali | Badishep | Sombu | Sopuginja | Perumjeerakam |
| Asafoetida | Hing | Hengu | Hing | Hing | Hing | Perungayam | Inguva | Kayam |
| Basil Seeds, Sweet Basil | Sabja | Tulsi Manji | Tulsi Bij | Tukmariya | Sabja | |||
| Bay Leaf | Tej Patta | Tej Patra | Tej Pata | Tamal Patra | Tamal Patri | Brinji Elai | Talisapatri | Keruva Ela |
| Black Peppercorns, Black Pepper | Kali Mirch | Golamaricha | Marich | Kala Mari | Kali Miri | Milagu | Miriyalu | Krumulagu |
| Black Salt | Kala Namak | Bit Luna, Kala Luna | Bit Lun, Kalo Laban | Sanchal | Kala Namak | Karutha Uppu | ||
| Butter | Makhan | Lahunee | Makhan | Makhan | Loni | Vennai | Venna | Venna |
| Caraway Seed | Shahjeera | Sahajira | Sajeera | Shahi Jeeru | Shajeera | Karun Jeerakam | Seema Sopyginjale | Seemajeerakam |
| Cardamom (brown) | Badi Elaichi | Bada Aleicha | Tamate Elach | Moti Elaychi | Veldoda | Periya Elakai | Yalakullu | |
| Cardamom (green) | Choti Elaichi | Gujuratie | Sobooj Elach | Elaychi | Veldoda | Elakkai | Yalakullu | Elam |
| Carom Seed | Ajwain | Juani | Joan | Ajamo | Ova | |||
| Cinnamon Stick | Dalchini | Dalchini | Taj | Dalchini | Lavanga Pattai | Dalchina Chekka | Karuva Patta | |
| Citric Acid | Nimbu Sat | Limbu Na Phool, Saji Na Phool | Nimma Uppu | |||||
| Clarified Butter | Ghee | Ghia | Ghee | Tup | Nei | Neyyi | Ney | |
| Cloves | Laung | Labanga | Labango | Laving | Lavang | Krambu | Lavangalu | Grambu |
| Cocum, Kokum | Bhirinda | |||||||
| Coconut Dessicated | Sukha Nariyal Boora | Thuruvina Thengai | ||||||
| Coconut Dry | Sukha Nariyal | Sukhila Nadia | Copra, Khopru | Copra | Ularndha Thengai | |||
| Coconut Fresh | Nariyal | Nadia | Narcole | Khopru, Topru | Chobra | Thengai | ||
| Coriander Seeds | Sabut Dhania | Dhania | Dhonay | Dhana | Dhanay | Kothamalliverai | Dhaniyalu | Kothamalli |
| Coriander Leaves, Cilantro | Hara Dhania | Dhania Patra | Dhonay Patta | Kothmir, Dhana | Kothimbir | Kothamalli | Kothimeera | Kothamalli |
| Cumin Seeds | Sabut Jeera | Jeera | Jeera | Jiru | Jira | Jeeragam | Jeelakara | Jeerakam |
| Curry Leaves | Kari Patta | Bhrusanga Patra | Curry Patta | Mitho Limdo | Kadhilimbachi Pana | Karuvepilai | Karivepaku | Kariveppela |
| Dill Leaves | Suva Bhaji | Sava Ni Bhaji | Shepu | Sathakuppi Sompa | Soya Koora | Sathakuppa | ||
| Dried Ginger | Saunth | Saunth | Saunth | Sunth | Suntha | Sukku | Sonti | Chukku |
| Dried Mango Powder | Amchur | Amchur | Aamchoor | Amchur | Amchur | Mangai Podi | Mamidikaya Pudi | Manga Podi |
| Dried Pomegranate Seeds | Anardana | Dalimba Manji | Dareem Bij | Dadam Na Dana | Dalimbache Dane | Maadhulai Vidhai | Daanimma Ginjalu | Madhala Naranga Kuru |
| Dried Red Chili | Sukha Lal Mirch | Sukhila Lanka | Sukno Lanka | Sukha Lal Marchu | Mirchya | Vatral Milagai | Erra Mirapa Kayalu | Vattalmulaku |
| Dried Fenugreek Leaves | Kasoori Methi | Kasoori Methi | Kasoori Methi | Kasoori Methi | Venthiya Keera | Menthikora | Karinjirakam | |
| Edible Leaf | Varakh | Varaq | Varakh | Varaq | ||||
| Fenugreek Seed | Methi Ke Dane | Methi Dana | Methi Dana | Methi Na Dana | Methi | Vendayam | Menthulu | Uluva |
| Holy Basil | Tulsi | Tulasi | Tulsi | |||||
| Honey | Shahad | Mahu | Madhu | Madha | Madh | Then | TheeNalla Vittanalune | Thean |
| Jaggery | Gur | Guda | Gur | Gol, Gor | Gul | Vellam | Bellam | Sharkkara |
| Java Pepper, Tailed Pepper | Kabab Chini, Shital Chini | Valmilagu, Thippili, Sinamilagu | Tokarmiriyalu | Thippali | ||||
| Mace | Javitri | Jayatree | Jaeetri | Javintri | Jaipatri | Jadipattri | Japathri | Jathipathri |
| Mint Leaves | Pudina | Podana Patra | Poodina Pata | Fudino | Pudina | Pudina | Pudina Akku | Pudinaa |
| Milk | Doodh | Khira | Doodh | Doodh | Dudh | Paal | Palu | Paal |
| Mustard Seed | Sarso, Rai | Sorisha | Sarsay | Rai | Mohri | Kadugu | Aavaalu | Kaduku |
| Nigella Seed, Onion Seed | Kalonji | Kala Jeera | Kalo Jeera | Karuppu Yel | Nalla Vittanalu | Karinjirakam | ||
| Nutmeg | Jaiphal | Jaiphala | Jaifall | Jayfal | Jayphal | Jaadhikkai | Jaikaya | Jathikka |
| Parsley | Ajmooda Ka Patta | Balabalua Shaga | Parsley | Ajmo | Ajmoda | Kothamalu Ilaigal Pole | Kothimeera Jati Koora | Malliela Pole |
| Poppy Seeds | Khus Khus | Posto | Posto | Khas Khas | Khas | Khasakasaa | Gasagasaalu | Kaskas |
| Radhuni Seeds | Ajmod | Radhuni | ||||||
| Red Chili Powder | Lal Mirch Powder | Lanka Gunda | Lanka Gudo | Lal Marchu | Lal Mirchya | Mulakupodi | Erra Mirapa Kayalu | Mulakupodi |
| Rock Flower, Stone Flower | Pathar Phool | Dagad Phool | ||||||
| Rock Salt | Sendha Namak | Saindhaba Labana | Sendhalu Mithu | Saindhav Meeth | Kal Uppu | Ralu Uppu | ||
| Rose Water | Gulab Jal | Gulab Jal | Gulab Jal | Gulab Pani | ||||
| Saffron | Kesar | Kesara | Kesar | Keshar | Kungumappu | Kukumpoovu | Kumkumappovu | |
| Salt | Namak | Luna | Mithu | Meeth | Uppu | Uppu | Uppu | |
| Screwpine, Pandanus | Kewra | Kewra | ||||||
| Sesame Seeds | Til | Khasa | ||||||
| Star Anise | Chakraphool | Badian | Anashuppu | Anaspuvu | Takkolam | |||
| Sugar | Shakkar, Chini | Chini | Khand | Saakhar | Chakkarai | Chakara | Panjasara | |
| Tamarind | Imli | Tentuli | Tentool | Ambali | Chincha | Puli | Chinthapandu | Vaallan Puli |
| Tarmeric | Haldi | Haladi | Halood | Haldar | Halad | Manjal | Pasupu | Manjal |
| Vinegar | Sirka | Vinegar | Seerka | Sirko | Shirka | Pulikaadi | Chorukka | |
| White Pepper | Safed Mirch | Sada Marich |
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