Glossary

This section has common translations and pictures of ingredients used in my recipes from Hindi and Gujarati to English.

Amchur- Dried Mango

Baingan- Brinjal/Egg plant

Besan/ Chane ka Atta- Chickpea flour/Gram flour

Chole/Chana- Chickpea

Dahi- Yogurt

Dalia- Broken Wheat

Dhania Patta- Cilantro leaves/ Coriander leaves

Gur/Gud- Jagerry

Hari Mirch- Green Chilli

Hing- Asafoetida

Jardalu- Apricot

Kairi- Raw Mango

Kasoori Methi- Dried Fenugreek Seeds

Kela- Banana/Plantain

Kopra- Coconut

Kurmura- Puffed rice

Kuttu- Buckwheat

Methi leaves- Fenugreek Leaves  

Nimboo- Lime/Lemon

Paneer- Cottage Cheese

Pista- Pistachios

Poha- Flattened rice

Pudina- Mint

Rajma- Kidney Beans

Rawa- Semolina

Saragva ni Sing- Drumstick

Shimla Mirchi- Capsicum/ Bell peppers

Takmaria- Basil Seeds