INDIAN SPICES - WHAT ARE THE ENGLISH NAMES

HERE IS A GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN INDIAN COOKING

Condiments and Spices

English                                                   Hindi

Asafoetida                                               Hing
Cardamon                                               Elaychi
Chilli                                                       Mirch
Cloves                                                     Lavang
Coriander                                                Dhania
Cumin                                                     Zira
Fenugreek                                               Methi
Garlic                                                      Lessan
Ginger                                                     Adrak
Mace                                                       Javithri
Nutmeg                                                   Jaipal
Oregano                                                  Ajwain
Tamarind                                                Imli
Turmeric                                                 Haldi


Cereals and grains

Millet                                                      Bajra
Barley                                                     Jay
Buckwheat                                              Kootu
Maize                                                      Makkai
Rice  - raw                                              arwa chawal
Rice - parboiled                                      usna charwal
Semolina                                                 Sooji
Wheat                                                      Gehun
Wheat flour                                             Atta
Wheat flour refined                                 Maida


I have included this because if you are like me I buy where I get the best prices, quality and range.
This sometimes entails going to an indian market and they cannot or wont tell you what the english name is.