Glossary

FLOUR:
Whole wheat flour: Atta : Godhuma pindi
All purpose flour/ refined flour: Maida : Maida pindi
Barley flour: Jowar ka atta : barlibiyyam
Rice flour: Chaaval ka atta : Biyyam pindi
Chickpea flour/ Gram flour: Besan : senaga pindi
Millet flour: Bajri or Bajra ka atta : Sajjalu pindi
Javantri maize : Makka : mokkajonna
Cornflour : Makai ka aata:
Pulses
Split peas/ yellow Bengal gram : Chana dal : Senaga pappu
Chick peas/ garbanzo beans: Kabuli chana : senagalu
Black gram beans: Urad dal : Minapappu
Mung beans whole/ Whole green gram: Sabat mung dal : pesalu
Mung beans split/ Split green gram: Dhuli mung dal : pesara pappu
Lentil (split or whole)
Red Lentil: Masoor ki dal : masoor pappu
Black eyed Peas Black eyed peas or Cowpeas Chowley : Lobia Red lentils :bobarlu/ alasandhalu
split Red gram (split): Arhar/Tuver dal : kandi pappu
Kidney bean: Rajmah :
Wheat : Gehu : Godhumalu
Cluster beans : : goru chikkudikaaya
Corn/Maize : Bhutta : Mokkajonna
Long grain rice : Basmati chawal : Basmati biyyam
Pearl millet : Bajra : Sajjalu
Finger Millet : Ragi
Barley Jaun
Buckwheat Kuttu
Oats Vilaiti Jaun
Soya bean Bhatma
Whole beans Sabut

HERBS
Cloves : Laung : Lavangam
Coriander leaves (cilantro): Hara dhania or kothmir : KOthimeera
Basil: Tulsi : Tulasi
Bay leaves: Tej patta : Biryani aaku
Mint leaves: Pudina : Pudina
Curry leaves: Curry patta or mitha neem : karivepaaku
Fenugreek leaves: Hari methi : menthikoora
Garlic: Lasun : vellulipaaya
Fresh ginger: Adrak : allam
Vinegar : Sirka

SPICES
Aniseed or fennel seeds: Saunfa : sompu
Asafoetida: Hing : Inguva
Curum/Oregano: Ajwain : vaamu
Black pepper: Kali mirch: miriyalu
Cardamom: Chotee illaichi : pachi yalakulu
Black cardamom: Kali illaichi (dont eat raw) : yalakalu
Chilli: Lal mirch : endu mirchi
Green Chilli: Hari mirch : pachi mirapa kaaya
Cinnamon: Dalchini : dalchina chakka
Coriander seeds: Sookha dhania : Dhaniyalu
Cumin seeds: Zeera : jeelakarra
White cumin: Safed zeera : tella jeera karra
Black cumin: Shah zeera : Nalla jeela karra
Fenugreek: Methi zeera : Menthulu
Mace: Javantri : Japatri
Ginger, powdered: Soonth : Sontipodi
Mango powder: Aamchur : endu mamidikai podi
Mustard seeds: Rai or sarson : aavalu
Nigella seeds: Kalonji : ulli-vittanalu
Poppy seeds: Saffron/ Khus Khus : gasagasalu
Mint : Pudina : Pudina
Sesame seeds: Gingelly or til : nuvvulu
Tumeric: Haldi : pasulu
Nutmeg: Jaiphal/Kathal : Jajikai
Black salt or rock salt: Kala namak : nalla uppu
Fenugreek leaves: Methi ka saag : menthi koora
Honey: Shahad : tyena
Pistachio : Pista : PIsta pappu
Apricots : Khumani, Khumani , Khubani :
Dates : Khajur, Kajhoor : Karjooram
Screwpine : Kewra
Saffron: Kesar : Kumkuva povvu
Edible camphor : Kapoor or kapur : Pacha Karpooram
Betel leaf Pan or Paan
Betel nut Supari/Chali/Chalia
Carissa carandas : Karanda, Karunda : Wakay
Cashew Nuts : Kaju : jeedipappu
Garcinia Indica : Kokam (Amsool) :
Apricots : Khurbani :
Cudpahnut : Chironji : Saara Pappu
Almonds : Badam : Badam pappu
Figs: Anjeer : Anjeera
Walnut: Akhrot
Prunes Manukka
linseed: Alasi, tisi : Bittu, alasi, atasi
Alkanet Root : Ratan Jot
Alum : Fitkari, Phitkari : Patika belam
Arrowroot : Paniphal, Tikora
Celery seeds Ajmud
Citric Acid Nimboo Phool, Saji na Phool
Dill Soa
Fenugreek Leaves dried Kasoori Methi
Garcinia indica Kokum
Gold leaf edible Sona Varak
Gum Katira Sap Gond Katira
Licorice Mulathi, Jethi-madh
Lime Pickling Paan-Choona
Long Pepper Pippali
Lotus seed pops Makhna
Paprika (Kashmiri Paprika) Degi Mirch
Peppermint fresh Podina
Rose Gulab
Rose water Gulab jal
Sage Kamarkas
Salt Sea Saindha Namak
Salt Sanchal Black Kala Namak
Scallion Hara Piyaz
Shallot Gandana
Silver edible leaf Chandi Varak
Star Anis Chakraphool
STAR ANISE : Anasphal : Anaspuvu
Black stone flower : Jeevanti: Kallupachi
Sugar Chini
Sumac Sumaq
Turmeric - Fresh rhizome Kachi Haldi
Thyme Ajwain ke phool for substitution purposes only
Coconut powder Naarial Khopra
Flaxseeds Alsi
Gorgon Nut Puffed Kernel Makhana
Pine Nuts Chilgoza
Pistachio Soft Chironghi
Pumpkin seeds Kaddu Beej
Safflower Kusam Kusumbo
Sunflower Sooraj-mukhi
Watermelon seed Tarbooj ke beej

VEGETABLES:
Potato: aloo: alugadda/ bangaladumpa
okra: bendi: bendakaaya
eggplant, aubergine, melongene, brinjal, or guinea squash: baigan: vankaaya
Ivy gourd /gherkins: Tindora : Dondakai
Yellow Cucumber: kakdi/ keera : Dosakaaya
Cucumber:keera : Keera dosakaaya
Cabbage: patta gobi : cabbagee
cauliflower: phool gobi : cauliflower
Bell pepper/capsicum: bari mirchi/ simla mirchi: bangulor mirchi
Zucchini: TORI or TURAII : neeti beerakaaya
Ridge gourd/Ribbed gourd : luffa, loofah : Beerakaaya
Bitter gourd : karela : kakarakaaya
Pointed gourd : Parval : Parval
Radish: Mooli : Mullangi
Drumstick: Munga, Sondna or Segva/Saijan ki phalli : Mullakadda
colacasia/Taro root: arviarbi : chamadumpa
Tomato: tamatar : tamata/rammunakaaya
Plantain/Raw Banana : hara kela : Aratikaaya
Carrot: Gaajar : carrot
Celery : Ajmud : Saraswataku
Beetroot: chukunder : beetroot
Peas: mattar : batani
Broad beans :SEM : Chikkudu kaaya
French beans : Flas Beans : beans
cluster beans : guvar ki phalli/BORO : goru chikkudu
Ash gourd: Hattichak : boodidagummadi kaaya
Bottle gourd : kaddu/ lauki : Anapakaya/Sorakaya
Pumpkin: Kaddu : gummadi kaaya
Red Pumpkin : Bhopla : Erra gummadi pandu
Snake gourd: Chahehinda : potlakaaya
Yam (elephant) *not a sweet potato: Zamikand/Suran : Kanda gadda
Yam,ordinary(NOT a sweet potato, white flesh, larger): Ratalu :
Sweet potato: Shakarkland : Chilakadadumpa
Raw Jackfruit : Panasapattu
TAPIOCA OR YUCCA : Shakarkand : Karra pendalam
Turnip : Shalgam : tellani voka dumpa
Asparagus : Musli, Shatwar, Sootmooli :
Lemon : Nimbu : Nimmakaaya
Avocado, butterfruit : Makhan Phal
Mushroom: Khombi / Kukur mutta : Puttagodugulu
Lettuce : Kismisaag :
Lotus stem: Kamal Kakdi, Bhien :
Spring onion : Hari pyaaz :
Gardencress : Halim : adiyaalu
Olives: Jetoon, Zaitoon :
Zizyphus : Ber, Bor : Regi pandu
Onion : Pyaaz : Ullipaya
Plantain Flower : Kela Ka Phool : Aratipovvu
Kohlrabi : Ganth Gobhi : nool khol
Green Mango (Raw) : Ambi / Kaacha Aam : Mamidikaya

Spinach : Palak : Palakura
Malabar nightshade, Ceylon spinach : Poi : Bachalikura
callaloo/Amaranthus / Chinese Spinash : Chauli or Chavleri Sag : Thotakura
Sorrel leaves :Pitwaa :Gongura/Puntikura
Red sorrel: Khatta-palak Khatta-saag:chukka koora
watercress : Chandrasura/Chansaur : gangavayalu koora
Curry leaves : :Karivepaku
Fenugreek leaves : Methi :Menthi kura
Coriander leaves : Hara Dhaniya :Kothimeera
White goose-foot :Bathua : Pappukura
tamarind leaves : : Chinta chiguru
Vermicelli : Seviyan, Semia : Semia
Sago : Saboodana / Sabudana : saggubiyam
Semolina: Suji, Sooji, Rawa : bombay ravva
Flaked rice : Poha : Atukulu
Cottage cheese: Paneer :
Coconut : Naryal : Kobbarikaaya
Salt : Namak : Uppu
Puffed rice / Rice Bubbles : Murmure : Maramaraalu
Groundnuts, Peanuts : Moongfali : pallilu
Whole dried milk : Mawa : Khoya
Butter milk : Mattha : Majjiga
Butter : Makhan : Venne
Yeast : Khameer :
Tamarind : Imli : Chintapandu
Jaggery / molasses: Gud/gur : Bellam
Clarified butter : Ghee : Neyyi
Milk : Doodh : Paalu
Whey: Dahi ka pani :
Curd/yoghurt : Dahi : Perugu
Broken Wheat : Dhaliya : Godhuma ravva
Whole dried milk : Khoya/Mava : kova
Rice Pudding: Kheer : Payasam
Cream: Malai : Meegada


Mango : Aam : Mamidikaaya
Plums : Alubhukhara, Aloobukara : albakara/alpaghoda
Indian Gooseberry :Amla : Usirikaaya
Guava : Amrood, Amrud : Jamakaaya
Pomegranate :Anaar, Anar : Danimma kaaya
Pomegranate seeds:Anaar dana : Danimma ginjalu
Pineapple : Ananaas, Ananas : Anasa pandu
Grapes : Angoor : Draksha
Jackfruit : Jaiphal/Katahal: Panasakaaya
Java plum/ Black plum/ Jambul/ Indian blackberry : Jamun, Jambul : Neredupallu
Banana : Kela : arati pandu
Sweet lime : Mosambi : Battaye
Orange : Narangi : Naginja
Papaya : Papita, Papeeta : Boppaye
Orange : Santra : Kamala
Apple : Seb : seema regipandu/Kaasmeera phalamu
Watermelon : Tarbooz : Puchakaaya
Cantaloupe/Common Melon : kharbooza : Khaebooza
Pear : nashpati : Berikkai
custard apple : Sharifa : seethaaphalamu
Guava : Amrud : Jaama pandu
Cranberry : Karonda : Vaakaya
Gooseberry Cape : Rasbhari :
Grapefruit : Chakutra : pamparapanasa
Loquat Lokat
Lychee : Leechee : leechee
Mulberry Shehtoot
Sapodilla Plum : Chickoo : Sapota
Star fruit Kamrakh
Sugar cane Ganna
Fig : Anjeer/Amjeer : Athi Pallu /Anjuru
Indian Jujube: Ber : Regu-pandu, gangarenu
MANGOSTEEN : Mangustan :
Peach : Aadoo :
elephant apple/ monkey fruit/ wood apple : bilin/ kait/ katbel : Velagapandu
Water Chestnuts : Singhara : Kubyakam

Indian Dishes

Achar: Any kind of pickle
Aloo:Pot at o
Biryani: A fancy rice casserole, often containing meat, poultry,
seafood or vegetables

Chapati/Roti: Thin bread cooked on the griddle
Dal: Any kind of legume--beans, peas, or lentils
Dosa: Crispy, crepe-like southern Indian specialty filled with
potatoes or vegetables

Ghee: Clarified butter
Gosht:Meat
Korma: Braised meats in a thick, mild creamy sauce
Kulcha: Tender, pita-like bread cooked in the tandoor
Lassi: A refreshing, creamy yogurt drink that can be sweet or salty
Masala: Spice blend
Naan: Flat, oval bread cooked in the tandoor
Pakora: Fritter dipped in a spicy chickpea batter; can be made with
vegetables, cheese, chicken or seafood

Paneer:Cheese
Pappadum: Spicy lentil wafers
Paratha: Flaky bread fried on the griddle
Poori: Airy, deep-fried bread
Pulao: An aromatic rice pilaf
Raita: A yogurt-based condiment usually containing vegetables
Rasam: A thin, spicy broth
Saag: Spinach, but can also refer to other greens
Sambar: An extremely spicy broth popular in southern India
Samosa: Flaky, pyramid-shaped pastry stuffed with potatoes or
ground meat; a traditional Indian snack

Tandoor: A deep, clay oven that has very high temperatures
Tandoori: Any dish cooked in a tandoor
Vindaloo: An extremely spicy curry dish that's a regional specialty
of Goa

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