Names of Indian Spices

Telugu is one of the  south indian languages spoken in the state Andhra Pradesh(India).

ENGLISH TELUGU
Yellow Lentils/Toor dal Kandi Pappu
Black gram Minapappu
Green gram Pesarapappu
Bengal gram dal Senagapappu
Roasted dal Gulla senaga
Whole green gram dal Pesalu
Chick peas Senagalu
Dry red chillies Yendu mirchi
Garlic Velluli
Turmeric powder Pasupu
Mustard seeds Avaalu
Cumin seeds Jilakarra
Coriander seeds Dhaniyalu
Asafoetida Inguva
Fenugreek seeds Menthulu
Sesame seeds Nuvvulu
Semolina/Cream of wheat Upma rava
Rice flour Biyappindi
Wheat flour Goduma pindi
Flour Maida pindi
Peanuts/Groundnuts Veru senagapappu
Cashew nuts Jeedi pappu
Rice Flakes Atukulu
Jaggery Bellam

10 Responses to “Names of Indian Spices”

  1. Ram kumar Says:
    June 6, 2007 at 5:37 am

    Sir,
    I am very thankful for ur collection.And i also want names of indian-fruits-in-english-telugusouth-indian-language.And i wish u will give the information about the fruits(English-Telugu)

  2. Raaga Says:
    July 1, 2007 at 7:58 pm

    Hi there,
    Can u pls tell the telugu name for CAYENNE PEPPER and PAPRIKA, I’ll be very thank full for ur reply.

    Regards
    Raaga

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    September 15, 2007 at 6:09 pm

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  4. Pirabaa Says:
    October 25, 2007 at 5:51 pm

    Sir
    Thankful to your collection, helping to know the indian names. Could you kindly let me know the tamil name for apricots, artichokes, avocados, cantaloupe and chestnuts.
    Regards
    Pirabaa

  5. Shruthi Says:
    November 22, 2007 at 3:11 am

    what is the translation of “sage” into Telugu? Is it even available in India?

  6. madhoori Says:
    November 22, 2007 at 12:39 pm

    Hello Shruthi,
    Are u referring abt “Sago”?It is called saggubiyyam in telugu.But u said “Sage” is it a typo error.Hope that helps.
    Or is it “Sagu” that means a mixed vegetable curry as far as I know.

  7. madhuri Says:
    January 25, 2008 at 8:35 am

    Thanks a lot

  8. anil Says:
    March 18, 2008 at 2:03 pm

    hi it’s good

  9. Prince1 Says:
    April 16, 2008 at 12:37 am

    Hi,
    Gr8 collection!!
    Also plz change names of Urad dal and Moong Dal to Black gram and Green gram respectively, as they are hindi names.
    thank u

  10. madhoori Says:
    April 16, 2008 at 8:22 am

    Hello Prince1,
    Thankyou for your suggestion.I have changed the names in the list.

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