Glossary G
Gyromitres refers to the European mountain mushroom outlawed for sale due to the presence of hydragine, a substance which is toxic if prepared incorrectly.
Glossary from English to Hindi - Spices and Herbs (Masala)
Alkanet Root - Ratan Jot
Alum - Fitkari, Phitkari
Anise Seed - Choti Saunf, Suwa, Shopa
Arrowroot - Paniphal, Tikora
Asafoetida - Hing
Holy Basil - Tulsi
Indian Bay Leaf -Tej Patta
Black Cumin - Shahi Jeera, Himali Jeera, Kala Jeera
Black Mustard Seeds (Whole) - Rai
Black Mustard Seeds (Cracked) - Rai Kuria
Black Peppercorn - Kali Mirch
Black Rock Salt - Sanchal, Kala Namak
Black Cardamom - Bari Elaichi
Green Cardamom - Choti Elaichi
Carom Seed - Ajwain
Cassia - Jangli Dalchini
Cayenne Pepper - Lal Mirch
Celery Seeds - Ajmud
Cilantro - Hara Dhania Patta
Citric Acid - Nimboo Phool, Saji na Phool
Cinnamon - Dalchini
Cloves - Laung, Lavang
Coriander Seeds - Dhania
Cumin Seeds - Jeera
Curry Leaf - Meetha Neem Patta, Kari Patta
Dill - Soa
Fennel - Moti Saunf, Saunf
Dried Fenugreek Leaves - Kasoori Methi
Fenugreek Seeds - Methi Daane
Garcinia Indica - Kokum
Fresh Garlic - Lassun
Fresh Ginger Rhizome - Adrak
Dried Ginger Rhizome - Saunth
Edible Gold Leaf - Sona Varak
Gum Katira Sap - Gond Katira
Green Chili - Hari Mirch
Honey - Shahad
Illaichi - Chhoti elaichi
Licorice - Mulathi, Jethi-madh
Pickling Lime - Paan-Choona
Long Pepper - Pippali
Pops Lotus Seed - Makhna
Jaggery - Gur, Raw Sugar cake (from Sugar cane and Palm)
Mace - Javitri
Mango Powder - Amchoor, Amchur (Dried tart green Mango Powder)
Mustard Seeds - Sarson, Rai
Cracked Mustard Seeds - Rai Kuria
Mustard Oil - Sarson Tel
Nigella - Kalonji
Nutmeg - Jaifal
Onion - Piyaz
Paprika (Kashmiri Paprika) - Degi Mirch
Fresh Peppermint - Podina
Pomegranate Seeds - Anar-daana
Poppy Seeds - Khuskhus
Red Chili - Lal Mirch
Rose - Gulab
Rose Water - Gulab jal
Sage - Kamarkas
Saffron - Kesar, Zaafraan
Salt - Namak
Sea Salt - Saindha Namak
Sanchal Black Salt - Kala Namak
Scallion - Hara Piyaz
Screwpine Essence - Kewra
Sesame - Til
Shallot - Gandana
Edible Silver leaf - Chandi Varak
Star Anis - Chakraphool
Sugar - Chini
Sumac - Sumaq
Tamarind - Imli
Turmeric - Haldi
Fresh Turmeric Rhizome - Kachi Haldi
Thyme - Ajwain ke Phool
Vinegar - Sirka
White Pepper - Safed Mirch
Live Yeast (Sour Dough) - Khameer
Yeast - Samunder Jhag, Cuttle Stone soft rock, Toddy
Essence (generic)
Khusboo, Attar, Ruh, Ittar
Rose Essence - Gulab-Jal
Screwpine Essence - Kewra
Vetiver Essence - Khas
Gage is another term for Greengage.