Image Standard English Indian English Notes

Alkanet Root Rattan Jog

Fennel seed Suwa / Shopa

Asafoetida Hing Intensely aromatic - related

to Truffle and Garlic

Red Chilli Lal Mirch

Black Cardamom Kali Elaichi Very earthy and darkly

aromatic. A much used in
North Indian curries.

White Pepper Safed Mirchi

Black Pepper Kali Mirchi Largest producer is the

southern Indian state of
Kerala.

Peppercorns Kali Mirch

Black Cumin Shah Jeera Sweet, floral and smokey

cumin and anise-like
flavour. Smaller in size than
regular cumin. Often
mistaken as Caraway seed.
Though English translation
is black cumin, the term
black cumin is also used as
English translation of
Nigella sativa, kalonji
Capers Kachra