Spices includes seed, fruit, leaves, root, bark etc. of a tree or plant. They play a very important role in Indian cooking and also in ayurvedic. When they blend with food gives flavor, aroma, colour, taste to dish. They also have numerous health benefits. One point you should note is that any thing over is not good for health like that over usage of spices can harm the health.
Spices called as Masala, Thalimpu Ginjalu, Popu Dinusulu In telugu and known as Masale, Masalo in hindi. Spices called differently in different languages in India. For your convenience we listed names in various languages for you to understand and know which one you are looking for.
Note: [T] Spices Called In Telugu, [H] Spices Known As In Hindi, [E] Spices In English (other names)
Asafoetida : [T – In Telugu] Inguva. [H – In Hindi] Hing.
Amla Powder : [T – In Telugu] Endu Usiri Podi, Yendu Usiri Podi [H – In Hindi] Amla Powder. [E – In English] Gooseberry Powder.
Basil : [T – In Telugu] Tulasi [H – In Hindi] Tulsi.
Bay Leaf : [T] Biriyani Aaku, Biryani Aaku [H] Tej Patta.
Black Cardamom : [T] Pedda Yelakulu [H] Badi Elaichi.
Black Cumin : [T] Nalla Jeelakarra [H] Kalonji. [E – In English] Onion Seeds.
Black Pepper : [T] Miriyalu [H] Kali Mirchi. [E – In English] Peppercorns.
Black Salt : [T] Nalla Uppu [H] Kala Namak, Kaali Namak.
Black Stone Flower : [T] Kallupachi [H] Pathar Ka Phool. [E] Kalpasi.
Capers : [T] Kokilakshamu [H] Kabra.
Cardamom : [T] Yelakulu [H] Elaichi.
Caraway Seeds : [T] Sima Jirakai [H] Siya Zira, Shia zira.
Carom Seeds : [T] Vamu [H] Ajmud, Randhuni. [E] Thymol Seeds.
Carom Leaves : [T] Vamu Aku or Vamaku [H] Ajwain. [E] Celery.
Also read : Vegetables-Kuragayalu In English Telugu Hindi
Charoli : [T] Saara Pappu [H] Chironji.
Cinnamomum Cassia : [T] Lavanga Patta [H] Jangli dalchini.
Cinnamon : [T] Dalchina chekka [H] Dalchini.
Cinnamon Buds : [T] Nagakesaramu [H] Naaga Keshar.
Cloves : [T] Lavangam, Lavangalu [H] Lavang.
Coriander Seeds : [T] Dhaniyalu, Dhaniyala podi [H] Dhania, Hara Dhaniya. [E] Coriander Powder
Cubeb : [T] Toka Miriyalu [H] Kebab Cheeni, Kabab Chini. [E] Tailed Pepper.
Cumin Seeds : [T] Jilakarra [H] Jeera.
Curry Leaves : [T] Karivepaku [H] Kadi Patta.
Dill Leaves : [T] Soya kura [H] Soa, Shepu.
Dill Seeds : [T] Soya Ginjalu [H] Shepu.
Dried Kapok Buds : [T] Tella Buruga [H] Shalmali, Semul.
Dry Coconut : [T] Endu Kobbari Kaya, Yendu Kobbari Kaya [H] Sukha Naryal.
Dry Fenugreek leaf : [T] Endu Menthi Aakulu [H] Dried Kasuri Methi.
Also read : Leafy Green Vegetables-Akukuralu In Hindi English Telugu
Dry Ginger : [T] Sonti [H] Sonth.
Fennel Seeds : [T] Sompu [H] Saunf.
Fenugreek Seeds : [T] Menthulu [H] Methi Dana.
Fresh Coriander : [T] Kothimeera [H] Hara dhaniya. [E] Coriander Leaves.
Garcinia : [T] — [H] Kokam.
Garcinia Cambogia : [T] — [H] Goraka. [E] Malabar Tamarind, Fish Tamarind.
Garcinia Indica : [T] Vaakudu Kaaya [H] Kokum.
Garlic : [T] Velluli Paya [H] Lahsun.
Ginger : [T] Allam [H] Adrak.
Greater Galanga : [T] — [H] Kulanjan.
Green Cardamom : [T] Paccha Yelakulu [H] Choti Elaichi.
Green Chilli : [T] Pachi Mirapakaya, Pachi Mirchi [H] Hari Mirch.
Horse Radish : [T] — [H] Sahijan.
Also read : fruits name In Hindi English Telugu
Hyssop : [T] — [H] Zufah-yabis.
Indian Bedellium : [T] Guggulu [H] Guggul.
Ink Nut : [T] Karakkaya [H] Harad / Haritaki / Harada.
Jaggery : [T] Bellam [H] Jaggery.
Juniper Berry : [T] — [H] Aaraar.
Lime Pickling : [T] Sunnam [H] Paan-Choona.
Lovage : [T] — [H] —.
Mace : [T] Japatri [H] Javitri.
Marjoram : [T] Maruvu [H] Marwa.
Mint : [T] Pudina, Pudina Aku [H] Pudina.
Mustard Seeds : [T] Avalu [H] Rai.
Nigella Seed : [T] Nalla Jeelakarra [H] Kalonji.
Also read : Indian Grocery Items In Hindi English Telugu
Nutmeg : [T] Jajikaya [H] Jaiphal.
Onion Seeds : [T] Ullithnam [H] —.
Oregano : [T] — [H] Sathra, Mirzanjosh.
Parsley : [T] Kothimeera Jati Koora [H] Ajmoda, Ajmood.
Pepper Long : [T] Pippallu [H] Pippali.
Pomegranate Seeds : [T] Danimma Ginjalu [H] Anardana.
Poppy Seeds : [T] Gasagasalu [H] Khus Khus.
Red Chilli : [T] Yendu Mirapakaya [H] Lal Mirchi.
Red Chilli Powder : [T] Mirapa podi, Endu Karam podi, Endu Mirapa Karam [H] Kuta Lal Mirch.
Rock Salt : [T] Rati Uppu, Intuppu, Kallu Uppu [H] Sendha Namak. [E] Himalayan Salt, Crystal Salt, Sea Salt, Pickling Salt, Canned Salt
Rosemary : [T] Rosemary [H] Rusmari.
Saffron : [T] Kumkuma puvvu [H] Kesar, Mayur.
Saffron Pulp : [T] Kumkuma Puvvu Podi [H] Kesar Mari Mari.
Sage : [T] — [H] Salvia, Sefakus.
Salt : [T] Uppu [H] Namak.
Savory : [T] — [H] —.
Serrano Chilli Pepper : [T] Mirchi [H] Mirch.
Sesame Seeds : [T] Nuvvulu [H] Til.
Sour Dried Mango Powder : [T] Mamidi Podi [H] Aamchur / Amchoor powder.
Sour Salt : [T] Nimma Uppu [H] Nimbu Namak, Nimboo Phool, Saji Na Phool, Nimboo Sat. [E] Citric Acid.
Spice Mixture : [T] Garam Masala [H] Garam Masala, Kadha Masala.
Star Anise : [T] Anasa Puvvu [H] Chakra Phool.
Sugar Cane Juice : [T] Cheruku Rasam [H] Gur.
Sweet Flag : [T] Vadaja, Vasa [H] Bach, Gorabach.
Tamarind : [T] Chintapandu [H] Imli.
Tarragon : [T] — [H] —.
Thyme : [T] Maruvam, Maruvamu Aaku [H] Banajwain.
Tragacanth Gum : [T] Tine Jiguru [H] Gond Katira.
Turmeric : [T] Pasupu [H] Haldi.
Vanilla : [T] Vanilla [H] Vanilla.
White Pepper : [T] Tella Miriyalu [H] Safed Mirchi.
Yellow Pepper : [T] — [H] Peeli Mirchi.
Yogurt : [T] Perugu [H] Dahi.
Note: [T] Spices Called In Telugu, [H] Spices Known As In Hindi, [E] Spices In English (other names)
