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Achar Pickle
Adrak Ginger
Aloo Potato
Am Mango
Badain Star Anise
Bai(n)gan Aubergine, Egg Plant
Balti Cooked & served 'Karahi' dish
Bhaji Vegetable
Bhindi Okra (Ladies Fingers)
Chatani Pickle
Chai tea
Chana Chick Peas, Gram
Chawal Rice
Dahi Yoghurt
Dalchini Cinnamon
Dhanya Coriander
D(h)al Pulses
Dudh Milk
Elaichi Cardamom
Fala fruit
Foodino Mint
Gajar Carrot
Garam Masala blend of spices
Gobhi Cauliflower
Ghee Clarified butter
Haldi Tumeric
Hari dal Green Mung beans
Hing Asafoetida
Imli Tamarind
Jaggery/Goor Raw cane sugar/molasses
Jaifal Nutmeg
Jangli Dalchini Cassia, Chinese/false cinnamon
Jeera Cumin
Jinga Prawns
Kakadi Cucumber
Kali mirac Pepper
Kalonjii Onion seeds
Keela Banana
Keema Minced lamb
Kesari Saffron
Kumbhi Mushroom
Lasan Garlic
Lavang Cloves
Malai Cream
Makai Corn
Mamra puffed rice
Masoor Lentils
Mattar Peas
Methi Fenugreek
Mirch Chillies, pepper
Murgii Poultry
Nariyal Coconut (also Khopra)
Namak Salt
Nimbu Lemon
Palak Spinach (also Sag)
Paneer Cheese
Piaz Onions
Podina Mint
Ra(a)i Mustard seed (also sarson)
Raita Spiced Vegetable Yoghurt
Rajma Red Kidney beans
Rong Clove
Rotii Bread (naan, chapati, purri)
Sag Green vegetable
Sakahari Vegetarian
Sakara Sugar
Sarson Mustard(also ra(a)i)
Shev Apple
Shorba Soup, gravy
Soonf/saunf Fennel
Suwa Dill
Takrai Lemon Grass
Tamatara Tomato
Tej Patta Bay leaf
Teza spicy, sharp, strong
Til Sesame seed
Tulsi sweet Basil
Tur (toovar) Pigeon-peas
Zafrani Saffron,
Zeera Cumin