Spices are the key ingredient in Indian cuisine. Whether you're making dal makhani or masti ka raita, they're a must-have. But knowing what spices to buy can be a little confusing when you don't know the Hindi and other Indian language word for them. In this post, we'll take a look at the most popular spices in India and their names in Hindi and Other Indian Language.
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Bay Leaf
- Name in Hindi : Tej Patta
- Name in Bengali : Tej Pata
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Black Pepper
- Name in Hindi : Kali Mirch
- Name in Bengali : Gol Morich
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Asafoetida
- Name in Hindi : Hing
- Name in Bengali : Hing
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Green Cardamom
- Name in Hindi : Chhoti Elaichi
- Name in Bengali : Chhoto Elach
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Cardamom
- Name in Hindi : Badi Elaichi
- Name in Bengali : Bodo Elach
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Carom seeds
- Name in Hindi : Ajwain
- Name in Bengali : Jowan
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Cinnamon
- Name in Hindi : Dalchini
- Name in Bengali : Darchini
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Cloves
- Name in Hindi : Laung
- Name in Bengali : Lavango
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Coriander
- Name in Hindi : Dhania
- Name in Bengali : Dhone
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Curry Leaves
- Name in Hindi : Kadi Patta
- Name in Bengali : Kodi pata
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Caraway seeds
- Name in Hindi : Shah Jeera
- Name in Bengali : Shahi Jire
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Cumin seeds
- Name in Hindi : Jeera
- Name in Bengali : Jire
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Dry mango powder
- Name in Hindi : Amchur
- Name in Bengali : Amchur
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Fennel
- Name in Hindi : Saunf
- Name in Bengali : Saunf
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Ginger powder
- Name in Hindi : Soonth
- Name in Bengali : Ada Powder
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Gooseberry
- Name in Hindi : Amla
- Name in Bengali : Amluki
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Nutmeg
- Name in Hindi : :Jaiphal
- Name in Bengali : Joiphal
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Mace
- Name in Hindi : Javitri
- Name in Bengali : Javitri
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Mustard seeds
- Name in Hindi : Rai or Sarson
- Name in Bengali : Sorse
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Turmeric
- Name in Hindi : Haldi
- Name in Bengali : Halud
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Tamarind
- Name in Hindi : Imli
- Name in Bengali : Tentul
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Star Anise
- Name in Hindi : Chakri Fool
- Name in Bengali : Chakra phool
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Pomegranate seeds
- Name in Hindi : Anaar dana
- Name in Bengali : Anaar Bichi
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Saffron
- Name in Hindi : Kesar
- Name in Bengali : Kesar
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Red chilli
- Name in Hindi : Lal mirch
- Name in Bengali : Lal Lanka