7 Different Indian Spices and Their English Names


By Jasreet Kaur08, Aug 2024 04:30 PMjagranjosh.com

Different Indian Spices

Indian spices add unique flavours to dishes, making Indian cuisine rich and diverse. Tap to read about different Indian spices and their English names.

The Turmeric – Haldi

Many Indian dishes use Turmeric, a yellow spice that adds color and gives them a warm flavor.

Cumin – Jeera

Cumin seeds are nutty flavored and are used in a variety of Indian curries and spice mixes.

Coriander - Dhaniya

Many Indian recipes use coriander seeds which taste refreshing with hints of citrus.

Red Chili – Mirch

It is red chili that makes food spicy and vibrant, adding heat to it.

Fennel Seeds – Saunf

Fennel seeds have sweet taste with aromas making them suitable for cooking purposes as well as digestive helps.

Carom Seeds - Ajwain

Carom seeds taste like thyme; hence they are often used in India’s breads and snacks

Cloves – Laung

They are aromatic flower buds that give both savory and sweet meals a hint of warmth spices.

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