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Spices dictionary

In this table we will list down the name of the spices in Tamil language and English language. We will be adding more languages soon. The list is sorted by alphabetical order in English language

Tamil name English name
Perungayam Asafoetida
Elakkai Cardamom
Milagai Chilli
Ilavangappattai or Pattai Cinnamon
Krambu Cloves
Kothamalli or Malli Coriander
Seeragam or Jeeragam Cumin
Perunjeeragam Fennel
Vendhayam Fenugreek
Kadugu Mustard
Milagu Pepper
Manjal Turmeric

Note: We will be adding more spices. Come back again to see this page.

In Tamilnadu (and in India in general), people started using a mix of English names and names in native tongue as per their convenience.

You may be interested in checking out Ingredients dictionary.
And check out Tamil to English dictionary for all the native words used in this website.


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