Spices

Types of Spices in English, Hindi and Kannada

English
Hindi

Kannada
Aniseed; Fennel Seeds Saunf Sompu
Asafoetida Hing Ingu
Black Pepper Corns Kali Mirch Menasu Kalu
Cardamom Elaichi Yelakki
Cinnamon Dalchini Dalchinni
Cloves Laung; Lavang Lavanga
Coriander Seeds Sookha Dhania Kothambari Beeja
Cumin Seeds Jeera Jeerige
Curuma Ajwain Ajwana
Dry Ginger Sookha Adrak Vana Shunthi
Fenugreek Seeds Methi Menthya
Green Chilies Hari Mirch Hasimenasinakayi
- Javithri Javithri
Niger Seeds - Gurellu/Uchellu
Nutmeg - Jakayi
Red Chilies Lal Mirch Vana Menasinakayi
Star Anise - -
Turmeric Root Haldi Arishina Beru
Kapok Buds Shalmali Maratha Moggu



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3 Responses to “Spices”

  1. Hi,

    Star Anise equivalent in kannada is “Moggu” or “Marathi Moggu” they call… You can fill in the blanks..

    Regards,
    Nagashree.

  2. Star Anise and Marathi Moggu are entirely different.

  3. oh ok… since all those look similar in color, i got confused.. :P Thanks for the info…

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