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Spices Glossary

Ajwain---------------Carom Seeds

Akhrot---------------Walnuts

Amchur---------------Dry mango

Anardana-------------Pistachio Pomegranate

Badi Elaichi---------Black Cardamom

Badi Saunf-----------Fennel Seeds

Choti Elaichi--------Green Cardamom

Copra----------------Dry Coconut

Dalchini-------------Cinnamon

Dhania---------------Coriander seeds

Haldi----------------Turmeric

Hing-----------------Asafoetida

Imali----------------Tamarind

Jaiphal--------------Nutmeg

Javintri-------------Mace

Jeera----------------Cumin Seeds

Kala Namak-----------Black Salt

Kalongi--------------Nigella Seeds

Khus Khus------------Poppy Seeds

Lavang---------------Cloves

Makhana--------------Lotus Puffs

Methi dana-----------Fenugreek Seeds

Mungphali------------Peanut/Groundnut

Namak----------------Salt

Pissi Kali Mirch-----Black pepper powder

Pissi lal Mirch------Red chilli powder

Rye/Sarsoan----------Mustard Seeds

Sabit Kali Mirch-----Peppercorns

Saunf----------------Aniseed

Saunth---------------Dry Ginger

Shahjeera------------Caraway Seeds

Sukhi lal Mirch------Dry Red Chili

Tej Patta------------Bay Leaf

Til------------------Sesame Seeds

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