Indian Spices – A list of Indian Spices in english, hindi, tamil, telugu and kannada with images for quick reference
A fruit, root, bark, seed or a vegetable substance that is in the fresh or dried form primarily used for flavoring is a SPICE. Spices are one of the most essentials of Indian cuisine. Most spices have their own medicinal and healing properties which have been trusted for centuries hence forth they are widely used in Indian Food.
I have prepared a Glossary of Indian Spices in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada along with the pictures of most of them. If you happen to know a spice that is not mentioned in the list below, you can contribute it here in the comments section. I would be more than happy to add your entry to the table.
Glossary of Indian Spices in English, Hindi, Tamil
| ENGLISH | HINDI | TAMIL |
|---|---|---|
| Asafotedia | Hing | Perungayam |
| Bay Leaf | Tej Patta | Brinji Ilai |
| Basil Seeds | Tukmaria, Sabja | Sabja |
| Black Cardamom | Badi Elaichi | Nalla Ellakai |
| Black Cumin | Kala Jeera | Karun Jeragam |
| Black Pepper | Kali Mirch | Milagu |
| Caraway | Shahi Jeera | Shajeragam |
| Carom Seeds (Thymol) | Ajwain | Omam |
| Cinnamon | Dal Chini | Pattai |
| Cloves | Lavang, Laung | Krambu |
| Coriander Seeds | Sabut Daniya | Kothamalli Vedhai |
| Cumin | Jeera | Jiragam |
| Dry Ginger | Soonth, Saunth | Sukku |
| Fennel Seeds (Anieseeds) | Saunf | Sombu |
| Fenugreek Seeds | Methi Dana | Vendhayam |
| Fresh ginger | Adarak | Ingi |
| Garlic | Lehsun | Poondu |
| Green Cardamom | Choti Elaichi, Hari Elaichi | Elakkai |
| Kokum | Bhirinda | |
| Large Mustard | Sarson | Kadugu |
| Mace | Javithri, Japathri | Jathikai Thol |
| Capers | Kabra, Kareer | Marati Mokku |
| Nutmeg | Jaiphal | Jathikai |
| Onion Seeds | Kalonji | Vengaya Vithai |
| Red Chili | Lal Mirch | Milagai |
| Star Anise | Chakra Phool | Anachi Mokku |
| Stone Flower (Rock Flower) | Pattar Phool | Kalpaasi |
Glossary of Indian Spices in English, Telugu, Kannada
| ENGLISH | TELUGU | KANNADA |
|---|---|---|
| Asafotedia | Inguva | Ingu |
| Bay Leaf | Biryani Akku | Biryani Ele |
| Basil Seeds | Sabja | Sabja |
| Black Cardamom | Nalla Elakkulu | Kari Elakki |
| Black Cumin | Nalla Jeelakara | Kari Jeerege |
| Black Pepper | Miriyalu | Kari Menasu |
| Caraway | Shahijeera | shahjeera |
| Carom Seeds (Thymol) | Wamu, Vamu | Ajwain |
| Cinnamon | Dasina Chekka | Chekke |
| Cloves | Lavangalu | Lavange |
| Coriander Seeds | Daniyalu | Kothambari Kalu |
| Cumin | Jeelakara | Jeerige |
| Dry Ginger | Sonti | Sunti |
| Fennel Seeds (Anieseeds) | Sompu, Sopu | Dodda Sompu |
| Fenugreek Seeds | Menthulu | Menthya |
| Fresh ginger | Allam | Alla |
| Garlic | Velluli | Beluuli |
| Green Cardamom | China Elakkulu | Sana Elakki |
| Kokum | ||
| Large Mustard | Aavalu | Sasive |
| Mace | Japathri, Jajikaya Pathri | |
| Capers | Marati Moggu | Marati Moggu |
| Nutmeg | Jajikaya | Jakayi |
| Onion Seeds | Ulli Vithanalu | Eruli Beeja |
| Red Chili | Endu Mirapakayalu | Vana Menasinakayi |
| Star Anise | Anasa Puvu | Anasi Hovvu |
| Stone Flower (Rock Flower) | Dagad Phool | Kalu Huvvu |
C K Nair, Director says
A good collection, may add more to it
MJAY says
THANK YOU. PUT IN LOT OF EFFORTS COULD YOU TELL ME ABOUT . @CHIA SEEDS@FLAX SEEDS. THANK YOU
Reelini says
Very useful. thanks a lot.
Ravi says
Sorry I meant Marathi mokku in my previous comment. This in Tamil.
Renu Srikanth says
Thanks Ravi, i added it.
🙂
Ravi says
I don’t find Marathi mockup in the table. Can you add it please.
Ravi says
found this page very useful. Thanks.
Renu Srikanth says
Welcome Ravi
usha rajaram says
This is very informative page and the photos are great .as a pediatrician useful to explain to parents
Renu Srikanth says
Thanks Usha
Nisa Homey says
Love the pictures….this post is so informative and useful!
Tanya says
Useful post sister… good job 🙂