Glossary

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Cup and spoon Measurements used throughout this blog measures:

1 cup: 235 ml
1/2 cup: 120 ml
1/4 cup: 60 ml
1 tbsp: 15 ml
1 tsp: 5ml

Ingredients – Spices (English – Hindi)

Asafetida – Heeng
Cardamom – Elaichi
Carom – Ajwain, Ajowan
Cinnamon – Dalchini
Clove – Laung
Coriander – Dhania
Cumin – Jeera
Fennel – Saunf
Ginger – Adrak
Ginger Powder – Sonth
Mace – Javitri
Mango Powder – Amchoor
Mustard – Rai
Onion Seed – Nigella, Kalaunji
Paprika – Deghi Mirch
Pomegranate – Anardana
Poppy Seed – Khas-khas
Red Pepper – Lal Mirch
Saffron – Kesar
Salt – Namak
Turmeric – Haldi
Bay Leaf- Tej Patta
Sesame seeds - Til

Ingredients – Herbs (English- Hindi)

Basil – Tulsi
Coriander Leaves or Cilantro – Hara Dhania
Fenugreek – Methi
Garlic – Lassan
Curry Leaves – Meethe Neam Ke Patte
Mint Leaves – Podina
Tamarind – Imli

Ingredients – Lentils (English- Hindi)

Whole Black Gram - Urad sabut
Urad dal chikka - Urad dal dhuli
Bengal Gram - Chana Dal
Chickpeas - Chhole
Corn - Maka
Wheat - Gehun
Rice Flakes - Poha
Rice - Chawal
Oat - Jo
Red Kidney Beans - Rajma
Black Eyed Beans - Lobia
Pigeon Peas - Toor, Arhar
Green Gram whole - Sabut Moong Dal
Green Gram Split - Dhuli Moong Dal