Spice glossary
| English | Tamil | Telugu | Hindi | Botanical Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aniseed | Sombu | Sopu | Saunf | Pimpinella anisum L. |
| Asafoetida | Perungayam | Inguva | Hing | Ferula assa-foetida L. |
| Basil leaves | Tulasi | Tulasi | Tusli ke patte | Ocimum basilicum L. |
| Bay leaf | Talishappattiri | Talisha, Patta aakulu | Tamal patra | Cinnamomum tamala |
| Cardamoms | Yelakkai | Elakayi | Elaichi | Cardamom |
| Cloves | Grambu/lavangam | Lavangam | Laung | Cloves |
| Coriander leaves/Cilantro | Kothamallli | Kothimira | Hara dhania | Coriander |
| Cumin seeds | Jeeragam | Jilakara | Shahi Zeera | Carum carvi L. |
| Curry leaves | Karivepilai | Karivepaku | Cadi patta | Curry leaves |
| Fenugreek seeds | Vendhayam | Menthulu | Methi | Fenugreek |
| Garlic | Poondu | Ullipayilu | Lashun | Allium sativum L |
| Ginger (fresh) | Inji | Inji | Adrak | |
| Green chillies | Pachai Milagai | PachaMirapakayi | Hari Mirch | |
| Lime | Elumichampazham | Nimmakai | Nimbu | Citrus aurantifolia |
| Mace | Javanthri | Nutmeg and Mace | ||
| Mango powder | KaintheMaanghaipodi | Mangifera indica L. | ||
| Mint leaves | Pudhina | Pudhina | Pudhina | Mentha piperita L. |
| Mustard seeds | Kadugu | Avalu | Rai | Brassica nigra [L.] Koch |
| Peppercorns | Milagu | Miriyalu | Kalimirch | Tasmanian Pepper |
| Pomegranate seeds | Maathulai vithai | Anar dana | Punica granatum L. | |
| Poppy seeds | Khasakasa | Gasagasalu | Khaskhas | Papaver somniferum L. |
| Red chillies | Sigappu/vara milagai | Yendu mirapakayalu | Lal mirch | |
| Saffron | Kumkuma poo | Kukumpoovu | Kesar | |
| Salt | Uppu | Uppu | Namak | |
| Sesame seeds | Ellu | Nuvvullu | Til | Sesamum indicum L. |
| Tamarind | Puli | Chintapandu | Imli | Tamarindus indica L |
| Thymol | Omam | Vaumu | Ajwain | Thymus vulgaris L. |
| Turmeric | Manjal | Pasupu | Haldi | Curcuma longa L. |
| Vinegar | Seerka |