🌶️ 100 Spices in Hindi, Roman Hindi & English
The Ultimate Hindi Spice Vocabulary List for Beginners, Travelers & Food Lovers
🌍 Introduction
India is known as the Land of Spices. Whether you're exploring Indian cuisine, travelling in India, shopping at local markets, or learning Hindi, knowing spice names is incredibly useful.
This ultimate guide teaches 100 spices using:
✅ Hindi (हिंदी)
✅ Roman Hindi
✅ English
✅ Easy pronunciation
✅ Beginner-friendly format
Whether you're a chef, foodie, traveller, student, or language learner, this vocabulary list will help you confidently recognise and use common Indian spices.
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🌶️ Why Learn Spice Names in Hindi?
Learning spice vocabulary helps you:
🍛 Read Indian recipes
🛒 Shop confidently in Indian markets
🗣️ Improve everyday Hindi
✈️ Travel across India easily
❤️ Understand Indian food culture
📚 Build useful vocabulary faster
🌶️ 100 Spices in Hindi
| No. | Hindi | Roman Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | हल्दी | Haldi | Turmeric |
| 2 | जीरा | Jeera | Cumin |
| 3 | धनिया | Dhaniya | Coriander Seeds |
| 4 | काली मिर्च | Kaali Mirch | Black Pepper |
| 5 | लाल मिर्च | Laal Mirch | Red Chilli |
| 6 | हरी मिर्च | Hari Mirch | Green Chilli |
| 7 | दालचीनी | Dalchini | Cinnamon |
| 8 | लौंग | Laung | Cloves |
| 9 | इलायची | Elaichi | Cardamom |
| 10 | बड़ी इलायची | Badi Elaichi | Black Cardamom |
| 11 | तेज पत्ता | Tej Patta | Bay Leaf |
| 12 | हींग | Hing | Asafoetida |
| 13 | मेथी दाना | Methi Dana | Fenugreek Seeds |
| 14 | राई | Rai | Mustard Seeds |
| 15 | सौंफ | Saunf | Fennel Seeds |
| 16 | अजवाइन | Ajwain | Carom Seeds |
| 17 | कलौंजी | Kalonji | Nigella Seeds |
| 18 | तिल | Til | Sesame Seeds |
| 19 | खसखस | Khaskhas | Poppy Seeds |
| 20 | जायफल | Jaiphal | Nutmeg |
| 21 | जावित्री | Javitri | Mace |
| 22 | केसर | Kesar | Saffron |
| 23 | सौंठ | Sonth | Dry Ginger |
| 24 | अदरक पाउडर | Adrak Powder | Ginger Powder |
| 25 | लहसुन पाउडर | Lahsun Powder | Garlic Powder |
| 26 | प्याज पाउडर | Pyaaz Powder | Onion Powder |
| 27 | कसूरी मेथी | Kasuri Methi | Dried Fenugreek Leaves |
| 28 | करी पत्ता | Curry Patta | Curry Leaves |
| 29 | इमली पाउडर | Imli Powder | Tamarind Powder |
| 30 | आमचूर | Amchoor | Dry Mango Powder |
| 31 | अनारदाना | Anardana | Dried Pomegranate Seeds |
| 32 | सफेद मिर्च | Safed Mirch | White Pepper |
| 33 | गोल मिर्च | Gol Mirch | Peppercorn |
| 34 | लंबी मिर्च | Lambi Mirch | Long Pepper |
| 35 | स्टार ऐनिस | Star Anise | Star Anise |
| 36 | चक्र फूल | Chakra Phool | Star Flower |
| 37 | कबाब चीनी | Kabab Chini | Cubeb Pepper |
| 38 | पत्थर फूल | Patthar Phool | Stone Flower |
| 39 | नागकेसर | Nagkesar | Ceylon Ironwood Flower |
| 40 | कपूर कचरी | Kapoor Kachri | Spiked Ginger Lily |
| 41 | अजमोद | Ajmod | Celery Seed |
| 42 | डिल बीज | Dill Beej | Dill Seeds |
| 43 | चिया बीज | Chia Beej | Chia Seeds |
| 44 | अलसी | Alsi | Flax Seeds |
| 45 | कद्दू के बीज | Kaddu Ke Beej | Pumpkin Seeds |
| 46 | तरबूज के बीज | Tarbooj Ke Beej | Watermelon Seeds |
| 47 | खरबूजा बीज | Kharbooja Beej | Melon Seeds |
| 48 | तुलसी बीज | Tulsi Beej | Basil Seeds |
| 49 | रोजमेरी | Rosemary | Rosemary |
| 50 | थाइम | Thyme | Thyme |
| 51 | ओरिगैनो | Oregano | Oregano |
| 52 | बेसिल | Basil | Basil |
| 53 | पार्सले | Parsley | Parsley |
| 54 | सेज | Sage | Sage |
| 55 | पुदीना | Pudina | Mint |
| 56 | सूखा पुदीना | Sookha Pudina | Dried Mint |
| 57 | नींबू छिलका पाउडर | Nimbu Chhilka Powder | Lemon Peel Powder |
| 58 | संतरा छिलका पाउडर | Santra Chhilka Powder | Orange Peel Powder |
| 59 | लिकोरिस | Mulethi | Liquorice |
| 60 | मुलेठी | Mulethi | Licorice Root |
| 61 | सुमाक | Sumac | Sumac |
| 62 | ज़ातार | Zaatar | Za'atar |
| 63 | पपरिका | Paprika | Paprika |
| 64 | केयेन मिर्च | Cayenne Mirch | Cayenne Pepper |
| 65 | चिली फ्लेक्स | Chilli Flakes | Chilli Flakes |
| 66 | काली तिल | Kaale Til | Black Sesame |
| 67 | सफेद तिल | Safed Til | White Sesame |
| 68 | भुना जीरा | Bhuna Jeera | Roasted Cumin |
| 69 | जीरा पाउडर | Jeera Powder | Cumin Powder |
| 70 | धनिया पाउडर | Dhaniya Powder | Coriander Powder |
| 71 | हल्दी पाउडर | Haldi Powder | Turmeric Powder |
| 72 | मिर्च पाउडर | Mirch Powder | Chilli Powder |
| 73 | गरम मसाला | Garam Masala | Garam Masala |
| 74 | चना मसाला | Chana Masala | Chickpea Spice Mix |
| 75 | सांभर मसाला | Sambhar Masala | Sambar Spice Mix |
| 76 | पाव भाजी मसाला | Pav Bhaji Masala | Pav Bhaji Spice Mix |
| 77 | बिरयानी मसाला | Biryani Masala | Biryani Spice Mix |
| 78 | किचन किंग मसाला | Kitchen King Masala | Kitchen King Spice Mix |
| 79 | चाट मसाला | Chaat Masala | Chaat Spice Mix |
| 80 | मीट मसाला | Meat Masala | Meat Spice Mix |
| 81 | फिश मसाला | Fish Masala | Fish Spice Mix |
| 82 | चिकन मसाला | Chicken Masala | Chicken Spice Mix |
| 83 | पनीर मसाला | Paneer Masala | Paneer Spice Mix |
| 84 | राजमा मसाला | Rajma Masala | Kidney Bean Spice Mix |
| 85 | कढ़ी मसाला | Kadhi Masala | Kadhi Spice Mix |
| 86 | शाही जीरा | Shahi Jeera | Caraway |
| 87 | काला नमक | Kala Namak | Black Salt |
| 88 | सेंधा नमक | Sendha Namak | Rock Salt |
| 89 | समुद्री नमक | Samudri Namak | Sea Salt |
| 90 | लहसुन | Lahsun | Garlic |
| 91 | अदरक | Adrak | Ginger |
| 92 | करी मसाला | Curry Masala | Curry Powder |
| 93 | तंदूरी मसाला | Tandoori Masala | Tandoori Spice Mix |
| 94 | बार्बेक्यू मसाला | Barbecue Masala | BBQ Seasoning |
| 95 | इतालवी मसाला | Italian Masala | Italian Seasoning |
| 96 | मेक्सिकन मसाला | Mexican Masala | Mexican Seasoning |
| 97 | पिकल मसाला | Pickle Masala | Pickling Spice |
| 98 | पंच फोरन | Panch Phoran | Bengali Five Spice |
| 99 | रसम पाउडर | Rasam Powder | Rasam Spice Mix |
| 100 | मसाला | Masala | Spice Blend |
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🗣️ Useful Hindi Sentences
यह हल्दी है।
Yeh haldi hai.
This is turmeric.
मुझे जीरा चाहिए।
Mujhe jeera chahiye.
I need cumin.
क्या इसमें लाल मिर्च है?
Kya isme laal mirch hai?
Does this contain red chilli?
मुझे कम मसाले वाला खाना चाहिए।
Mujhe kam masale wala khana chahiye.
I want less spicy food.
गरम मसाला डालिए।
Garam masala daaliye.
Please add garam masala.
💡 Learning Tips
🌶️ Learn 10 spices every day.
📝 Label spice jars with Hindi names.
🎧 Practise speaking each word aloud.
🍛 Read Indian recipes and identify familiar spices.
🛒 Visit an Indian grocery store and match labels with this list.
Roman Hindi spice vocabulary
🎯 Mini Quiz
1. What is Haldi?
A. Cinnamon
B. Turmeric ✅
C. Pepper
2. What is Jeera?
A. Cumin ✅
B. Garlic
C. Mint
3. What is Laung?
A. Cloves ✅
B. Ginger
C. Curry Leaves
4. What is Kesar?
A. Nutmeg
B. Saffron ✅
C. Fennel
5. What is Ajwain?
A. Carom Seeds ✅
B. Basil
C. Thyme
🌍 Common Situations
👩🍳 Cooking Indian food
🛍️ Buying spices
📖 Reading recipes
✈️ Travelling in India
🍽️ Ordering traditional dishes
🏠 Talking about home cooking
⭐ Related Vocabulary
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Which spice should beginners learn first?
Start with everyday spices like Haldi (Turmeric), Jeera (Cumin), Dhaniya (Coriander), Laal Mirch (Red Chilli), and Garam Masala.
2. Why are there so many spice blends in India?
Different regions and dishes use unique combinations of spices, creating rich and diverse flavours.
3. Is "Masala" the same as one spice?
No. Masala usually refers to a blend of several spices mixed together.
4. Are Indian spice names useful while travelling?
Yes! Knowing these names helps you shop in local markets, understand menus, and communicate with cooks and vendors.
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Conclusion
Mastering these 100 spice names in Hindi is a practical way to improve your vocabulary while discovering the flavours of Indian cuisine. From Haldi and Jeera to Garam Masala and Panch Phoran, each word connects you to everyday conversations, recipes, and cultural experiences.
Keep revisiting this guide, practise a few words daily, and you'll soon recognise spices with confidence wherever you encounter Hindi.
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