English Malayalam Indian Spice Names

So Yummy Mouth watering Recipes

The following is glossary of Spice names used in our Recipes in Malayalam/ English based on our readers Request

• Patta/Karugapatta – Cinnamon
• Elakka – Cardamom
• Grambu – Cloves
• Jathikka – Nutmeg
• JathiPoo – Mace
• Takkolam – Star Anise
• Kus Kus – Poppy seeds
• Jeerakam – Cumin
• Perum Jeerakam (Saumph or Moti saumph in Hindi) – Fennel Seeds/ Sweet Cumin
• Saumph (Patli Saumph or Choti Saunf in Hindi) – Aniseed/Anise – (Aniseed and Fennel Seeds are often Confused. Aniseed is used as Mouth Freshener and is expensive. Fennel seeds are often used in Kerala Cuisine.)
• Karinjeerakam (Kaala Jeera or Shah Jeera in Hindi) – Black Cumin/ Black Caraway – (Nigella Seeds are also known as Black Cumin though it is entirely different from Kaala Jeera.)
• Sheema Jeerakam (Shia Jeera) – Caraway seeds/ Persian Cumin/ Meridian Fennel (Caraway seeds and Black Cumin are often confused. Black Cumin is used in Biryani and Caraway seeds are used for flavoring Breads and Cakes in some cuisines.)
• Ayamodagam – Ajowan caraway / Thymol seeds/ Carom/ Ajowan/ Ajwain
• Ellu – Sesame seeds
• Kunkumapoov – Saffron
• Uluva – Fenugreek
• Kayam – Asafoetida
• Tulasi – Basil
• Karuva Ella – Bay leaf
• Karutha Uppu – Black Salt
• Karivepala / Vepala – Curry Leaves
• Malliyilla / KothaMalli – Cilantro / Coriander Leaves
• Manjal – Turmeric
• Malli – Coriander
• Mulaku – Chilly
• Kurumulaku – Pepper