The Spice Rack

Haldi · हल्दी

Earthy, mildly bitter, warm

Jeera · जीरा

Warm, nutty, smoky

Dhaniya · धनिया

Citrusy, sweet, floral

Rai · राई

Sharp, nutty, pungent when popped

Elaichi · इलायची

Floral, sweet, eucalyptus-like

Dalchini · दालचीनी

Sweet, woody, warm

Laung · लौंग

Pungent, sweet, numbing

Kali Mirch · काली मिर्च

Sharp, hot, woody

Lal Mirch · लाल मिर्च

Fiery, smoky, fruity

Methi · मेथी

Bitter, maple-like, nutty when roasted

Hing · हींग

Pungent raw, savoury-onion when cooked

Kadi Patta · करी पत्ता

Citrusy, nutty, herbal

Tej Patta · तेज पत्ता

Cinnamon-clove, mild, woody

गरम मसाला

Warm, complex, aromatic

Kesar · केसर

Honeyed, floral, slightly metallic

Saunf · सौंफ

Sweet, anise-like, cooling

Ajwain · अजवाइन

Pungent, thyme-like, bitter

Kalonji · कलौंजी

Oniony, peppery, nutty

Khus Khus · खसखस

Mild, nutty, creamy when ground

Til · तिल

Nutty, buttery, toasted richness

Safed Mirch · सफेद मिर्च

Milder, earthy, less complex than black

Badi Elaichi · बड़ी इलायची

Smoky, resinous, bold camphor

Chakra Phool · चक्र फूल

Sweet licorice, warm, aromatic

Javitri · जावित्री

Warm, nutmeg-like, more delicate

Jaiphal · जायफल

Warm, sweet, slightly woody

Byadgi Mirch · ब्यादगी मिर्च

Smoky, fruity, wrinkled skin

Sonth · सोंठ

Warm, sharp, more concentrated than fresh

Imli · इमली

Sour, fruity, tangy-sweet

Kokum · कोकम

Tangy, fruity, deep purple

Amchur · आमचूर

Tangy, fruity, sour

Kasuri Methi · कसूरी मेथी

Bitter, aromatic, nutty when crushed

Dagad Phool · दगड़ फूल

Earthy, woody, slightly smoky

Pippali · पिप्पली

Pungent, sweet-heat, complex

Kabab Chini · कबाब चीनी

Peppery, camphor-like, eucalyptus hint

मराठी मोग्गू

Warm, musky, slightly sweet

Shahi Jeera · शाही जीरा

Sweet, earthy, caraway-like