Glossary

Glossary

Parsis have unique pronunciation of ordinary Gujarati food words and terms, so we have provided translation and a handy glossary.

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Parsi Gujarati, Hindi and other Indian terms used in this cookbook.	English
Achar	Pickle
Adoo	Ginger
Ajmo	It’s “ajwain”, carom seeds, or bishop’s weed. “Ajmo” is a Gujarati word for this plant. The scientific (or Latin) name is Trachyspermum ammi syn. Carum copticum.
Amchur	Mango powder
Amli	Tamarind
Boti	Small piece
Bhinda	Okra
Charoli This nut is used many times in Parsi Cuisine. It is gives a unique and authentic flavor to parsi food. It can be found in local Indian grocery stores. If not found you can substitute it with sliced and peeled Almonds.	Charoli also called chironji, are seeds of Buchanania lanzan used as a cooking spice primarily in India. Charoli (accent on the first syllable) is a nut the size and shape of a large brown lentil, often used in sweets. It is the seed of Buchanania latifolia, commonly called chironji in India, from the family Anacardiaceae, which means it’s related to mangoes and cashews.
Caraway seeds	While native to Europe, Asia and regions of Africa, Caraway, is cultivated in many parts of the world. The fruit and seed of the caraway plant are used to prepare medicinal remedies. Sweet and used in British Cakes, Bhakhra and Batasa.
Chawal	Rice
Curd, Dahi	Yogurt
Cumin or Shahi Jeera	Cumin Seeds
Dar, Daar, Dal	Lentil soup, lentil dish
Dhania, Dhanna, Coriander seeds	Dried Coriander
Eedu, Eeda	Eggs
Elaichi	Cardamom pods or powder
Falooda Tookhmoorya seeds	Holy Red Basil or Tulsi Seeds.
Fudino	Mint
Garam	Hot
Ghee	Clarified Butter
Gosh, Gos, Goshst, Mutton	Meat of Goat or Lamb can be substituted
Gor	Jaggery
Haldi	Turmeric
Hing	Asafoetida
Jaiphal	Nutmeg
Javantry	Mace
Jardalu, Jardaloo	Apricots, Plums
Jeera, Jeeru	Cumin
Kanda	Onion
Kesar	Saffron
Keri	Mango
Khichri	Rice and Lentil dish
Kheemo	Minced Meat
Khus Khus	Poppy seeds
Kopra, Copra	Coconut
Kothmir, Coriander	Fresh Coriander leaves, Cilantro or Chinese Parsley
Lagan	Wedding
Lasan	Garlic
Lavang	Cloves
Limbu	Lemon
Limbu na phool	Citric Acid (edible one)
Masala, Masaledar	Spice, Spicy
Marchu	Chili
Margi, Murghi	Chicken
Maachi	Fish, Shrimps, Prawns
Methi	Fenugreek
Papeta	Potato
Ravo	Cream of Wheat
Rotli	Roti – flat wheat bread like lavash
Ras	Gravy
Sali	Slices, Matchsticks
Sarko	Vinegar
Saunf	Aniseed
Sev	Very thin pasta like vermicelli
Tabota	Tomato
Tareli	Fried
Taj, Tuj	Cinnamon
Tulsi	Basil
Vaghar	Fry in oil