Spice Names
Spice Names
- Patta/Karugapatta – Cinnamon
- Elakka – Cardamom
- Grambu – Cloves
- Jathikka – Nutmeg
- JathiPoo – Mace
- Takkolam – Star Anise
- Kus Kus – Poppy seeds
- Jeerakam – Cumin
- Perum Jeerakam – Fennel Seeds/ Sweet Cumin
- Karinjeerakam (Kaala Jeera or Shah Jeera in Hindi) – Black Cumin/
- Sheema Jeerakam (Shia Jeera) – Caraway seeds/ Persian Cumin/ Meridian Fennel (Caraway seeds and Black Cumin are often confused. Black Cumin is used in Biryani and Caraway seeds are used for flavoring Breads and Cakes in some cuisines.)
- Ayamodagam – Ajowan caraway / Thymol seeds/ Carom/ Ajowan/ Ajwain
- Ellu – Sesame seeds
- Kunkumapoov – Saffron
- Uluva – Fenugreek
- Kayam – Asafoetida
- Tulasi – Basil
- Karuva Ella – Bay leaf
- Karutha Uppu – Black Salt
- Karivepala / Vepala – Curry Leaves
- Malliyilla / KothaMalli – Cilantro / Coriander Leaves
- Manjal – Turmeric
- Malli – Coriander
- Mulaku – Chilly
- Kurumulaku – Pepper
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