Glossary

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Tamil Malayalam Hindi English
Aval Aval Poha Rice flakes
Badam Badam Badam Almond
Keerai Cheera Paalak Spinach
Payathamparuppu Cherupairparippu Moong dal Green gram
Ellakkai Ellakkai Elaichi Cardamom
Ellu Ellu Til Sesame seeds
Ingi Inji Adhrak Ginger
Jathikai Jathikai Jaiphal Nutmeg
Jeerakam Jeerakam Jeera Cumin Seeds
Kadalaiparuppu Kadalaparippu Chana dal Bengal gram
Kadalai Mavu Kadalapodi Besan Gramflour
Kadugu Kadugu Rai Mustard
Kirambu Karam Poo Lavang Cloves
Karuveppilai Karuveppila Kari Patta Curry Leaves
Kathirika Kathirikka,Vazhuthanaga Baigan Brinjal,Eggplant
Mundiriparuppu Kashuvandi Kaju Cashewnuts
Kasakasa Khuskhus Khuskhus Poppy seeds
  Koorka   Chinese potato
Pattai Kruvapatta Dalchini Cinnamon
Kumkuma poo Kumkuma poo Kesar Saffron
Milagu Kurumulagu Kalimirchi Pepper
Maida Mavu Maida Maida All purpose flour
Manjal Manjal Haldi Turmeric
Kothamalli Virai Malli Dhania Coriander seeds
Kothamalli Malli Ela Dhania leaves Cilantro/Coriander leaves
Murungakkai Murungakkai Sago Drumstick
Maadhulam Maadhulam   Pomegranete
Neyi Neyi Ghee Ghee
Omam Omam Ajwain Tymol
Perinjeerakam Perinjeerakam Saunf Aniseed
Pudhina Pudhina Pudhina Mint leaves
Puli Puli Imli Tamarind
Ravai Rava Sooji Semolina
Semiya Semiya Semya Vermicelli
Thayir Thayir Dahi Curds/Yoghurt
Venthayam Uluva Methi Fenugreek
Urutham paruppu Uzhunnuparippu Urad dal Black gram
Vazhai poo Vazha poo   Plantain flower
Vellam Vellam Gud Jaggery
Poondu Velluthulli Lasun Garlic
Vendaikkai Vendaikka Bindi Ladiesfinger/Okra
Vennai Venna Makhan Butter