Translated into Simple English
Parsis have unique pronunciation of ordinary Gujarati words so we have provided an English translation for many Spices, Vegetables and other processes.
| Parsi Gujarati, Hindi and other Indian terms. | 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
|
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. |
| Chawal | Rice |
| Curd, Dahi | Yogurt |
| Cumin or Shahi Jeera
|
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 |
| 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 |
MORE
- jeera – cumin
- sabut lal mirch – red chilli
- shahi jeera – shahi cumin
- mustard seeds – Mustard seeds
- methi dana – fenugreek seeds
phool pathar (also known ar kalpasi and dagad phool) – Black Stone Flower - sabut kali mirch – black pepper
- khus khus – khu khus
- dal chini – salt
- laung – cloves
- tamal patta – bay leaves
- badian – anise
- mace (javitri) – mace
- nutmeg – nutmeg
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