Indian spices are popular across the world since last thousands of years. India started exporting various spices across the globe thousands of years back. Indian people use different types of aromatic spices to make delicious dishes based on their food culture. You can find usage of various special spices in different states across this country. These spices has different names in different regional languages. So it becomes very crucial to know Indian spices name in Hindi as well as in English too while you are migrating from one state to another. Otherwise, you may face difficulties when you are shopping such things.
Nowadays even when you are buying spices from online store or departmental store then you may be unable to find name of the spice in your regional language because that spice may be processed & packaged in another state. So in such case knowing Indian spices name in Hindi & English will a great help. What do you say?
A list of Indian spices name in Hindi & English
| Spices in English | Spices in Hindi |
| Asafoetida | Hing |
| Black Pepper | Kali mirch |
| Black Salt | Kala namak |
| Carom | Ajwain |
| Cardamom | Elaichi |
| Cloves | Laung |
| Cinnamon | Daalchini |
| Coriander | Dhania |
| Chilli | Mirch |
| Cumin Seed | Jeera |
| Curry Leaf | Kadi Patta |
| Fenugreek | Methi |
| Fennel Seed | Saunf |
| Garlic | Lahsun |
| Ginger | Adrak |
| Holy Basil | Tulsi |
| Indian Bay Leaves | Tej Patta |
| Mint Leaves | Pudina patta |
| Mustard Seeds | Sarso ka beej |
| Nigella Seed | Kalonji |
| Nutmeg | Jaiphal |
| Poppy Seed | Khuskhus |
| Tamarind | Imli |
| Turmeric | Haldi |
Other popular spices across the globe in Hindi
There are many other spices which are recently being popular in India. Nowadays many people are trying various different cuisine at home so they are often looking for such stuff at a store. They may want to ask such below mentioned questions frequently.
What is called Oregano in Hindi?
Answer: Ajwain ke patta
What is called Rosemary in Hindi?
Answer: Mehandi
What is called Dill in Hindi?
Answer: Suva
What is called Lemon grass in Hindi?
Answer: Nimbu Ghaas
What is called Basil in Hindi?
Answer: Holy Basil is Tulsi
What is called (Chia seeds) Chia in-Hindi?
Answer: Sabja ke beej
What is called Flaxseed in-Hindi?
Answer: Alsi ke beej
What is called Thyme in-Hindi?
Answer: Ajwain ke phool
What is called Parsley leaves in-Hindi?
Answer: Though some people said it is Ajwain/Ajmod ke patta. But I think it is not true. Parsley is something different and no specific Hindi name is associated with this herb as it is never been an Indian herb.
What is called Chives in-Hindi?
Answer: Unknown
There are many other spices & herbs available in the world which are not in this list. In case you have any and you know what it is called in Hindi then you can share that information with us by leaving a few words below in comment section.
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