Indian Spices Name in Hindi and English with Photos

No cuisine is complete without spices. Indian food is a celebration of spices, from curries to Biryani, from Pulao to Daal, spices are the most important ingredient in any recipe. We even use spices in Desserts. Now this lockdown due to covid19 has given a boost to everyone culinary desires. Every one has been trying new recipes they get online. So if you have been finding difficulty understanding the spices listed in the recipe you just downloaded. Here is a list of Indian spices names in Hindi and English

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Glossary of some commonly used Indian Spices With Hindi & English Names

Spice Name in EnglishSpice Name in EnglishSpice ImageUse
Star AniseChakraphool
चक्रफूल
This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is star-anise-1049573_640.jpg  Aromatic spice used in Rice dishes and masala powders
Holy BasilTulsi
तुलसी
 tulsi in english Medicinal use in Ayurveda, herbal tea
Bay LeafTejpatta
तेजपत्ता
This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is bay-leaf-in-hindi.jpg  Aromatic spice in several veg and non veg dishes, used both fresh and dried.
Caraway SeedsVilayti Jeera, kaala jeera, Syah Jeera, Shah Jeera
विलायती जीरा
 This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is caraway-seeds-hindi-name.jpg used specifically in Biryani and in certain cake recipes. Caraway seeds were called syaah jeera in Hindi because of its dark color. Syaah was mispronounced over the years and is now referred as shah jeera.
CardamomIlaichi
इलायची
 cardamom hindi name used in veg and non veg rice and curry dishes, it has a great prominence in Indian sweets
CayenneLal Mirch
लाल मिर्ची का एक प्रकार 
 cayenne pepper hindi name used in powdered form, it is not a typical Indian spice
Celery SeedAjmod
अजमोद
 celery seed in hindi used in recipes adapted from foreign cuisines
Chili Powder
Lal Mirch Ka Powder
लाल मिर्च पाउडर 
  used in powdered form, in everyday India cooking
 Carom Seeds Anwain 
अजवाइन
 
Garlic ChivesLahsun Ke patte
लहसुन के पत्ते 
  Leaves are used in curries and daal recipes
 AsafoetidaHeeng 
हींग
 
CinnamonDalchini
दालचीनी
cinnamon in hindiused both is stick and powdered form in curries, pulaos, weight loss recipes, Immunity booster recipes, in baking
Clove
Long
लौंग
long in englishClove is known for its medicinal properties. Its is used as whole spice as well as in powdered form in many spice mixes
Corianderधनिया ke Beejcoriander in hindiIt is an every day spice in any Indian kitchen
CilantroDhaniya Ki Pattiyancilantro hindi name
Cumin
Jeera
जीरा
cumin in hindiUsed whole in tempering and powdered form in many recipes
Curry LeavesKadi patta
कढ़ी पत्ते
what is kadi pattaMajorly used in Southern India. A must have for tempering daal, saambar and Rasam
DillSova
सोवा
what is dill in hindi
FennelSaunf
सौंफ
saunf seeds in englishUsed whole in several recipes in moderation due to its over powering flavor and aroma. Its is part of famous whole spice mix called panch foran. It is also a mouth freshener
Fenugreek SeedMethi Daana
मेथी दाना, मेथरे 
methi seeds englishThis is another ingredient of panch foran. Also used in hair packs for hair growth
GarlicLahsun
लहसुन
garlic in hindiused in whole, crushed, minced and ground forms. It is also used in dried powdered form
Gingerअदरकadrak in englishused fresh, dried or ground. Powder is Called Sonth is a very popular spice in kashmiri cuisine
MaceJavitri
जावित्री
spice used whole / powdered, features in the famous Biryani Masala
MarjoramMaruwa
मरवा, मरुवा
herb
MintPudina
पुदीना 
pudina in englishherb used fresh or dried
Mustard SeedSarson, Raai
सरसो , राई
small seeds used in tempering and ground in spice mix
NutmegJayphal
जायफल
nutmeg hindi nameWhole spice, mostly used as ground spice
PaprikaLal Simla Mirch Powder
लाल शिमला मिर्च का पाउडर
used in Powdered form
Black Pepper:Kali Mirch
काली मिर्च
black pepper hindi nameused both whole and powdered
Poppy SeedsKhas Khas
खसखस
dried granules Used in curries
SaffronKesar
केसर
saffron in hindired threads , used as an aromatic and for adding color esp in Biryani and Flavored milk
Stone FlowerDagad Phool
छरीला, पत्थरफूल, दगड फूल 
Used in spice powder mix, amazing when added to Pulao
TurmericHaldi हल्दीturmeric in hindiUsed in powdered form, Raw, dried
Long PepperPipli, Pipali
Cubeb BerriesKabab Chini
Garcinia IndicaKokum
Alkanet RootRatanjotUsed in dishes like Rogan Josh for the vibrant red color
Nigella SeedsKalonjiTypically used in India Pickles
Dried Pommegranate SeedsAnardanaUsed in Chhole masala
Dried Fenugreek LeavesKasuri Methiused in several Indian recipes

Hope this glossary of the names of spices in Hindi and English proves helpful to you.

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