Glossary of Indian Food Terms (J-L)
| Jaee |
Oats |
| Jafran |
Saffron |
| Jagery, Goor, Gur |
Jaggery (Palm Sugar) or Molasses. |
| Jaifal, Jaiphal, Taifal |
Nutmeg |
| Jaitoon Ka Tel |
Olive Oil |
| Jaitoon, Jaitun |
Olive |
| Jalebi |
Indian dessert. A flour, milk powder and yoghurt batter pushed through a narrow funnel into deep oil producing golden curly crispy rings. Served cold or hot with syrup |
| Jalfrezi |
To sautee or stir fry |
| Jardaloo, Jardalu |
Apricot |
| Jaun or Jaw |
Barley |
| Javatri, Javitri, Javentry |
Mace |
| Jeera, Zeera |
Cumin. The white seeds are a very important spice in Indian cookery (ground or whole). The black seeds (Kala Jeera) are sweeter and used less often then the whote seeds. |
| Jimikand |
Indian Yam |
| Jinga, Jhinga, Chingri, Chemen, Sungat |
Prawns (Shrimps) |
| Kabli Chana, Kabuli Chana |
Chickpeas |
| Kachcha Aam |
Raw Mango (ie Green Mango) |
| Kachcha Kela |
Green Banana/Plaintain |
| Kaddu, Kadhu |
Pumpkin |
| Kadhai |
Karahi/Wok |
| Kadoo, Petha |
Ash gourd |
| Kajhoor |
Dates |
| Kaju, Kaaju, Kajoo |
Cashewnuts |
| Kakadi, Kakai, Kakari, Kakdi |
Indian, thin cucumber |
| Kala |
Black |
| Kala Chana |
Bengal Gram or Black Chickpea |
| Kala Draksh |
Currants |
| Kala Jeera, Shahi Jeera |
Black Cumin seeds, Caraway Seeds |
| Kala Namak, Sanchal |
Black Rock Salt |
| Kalchhi |
Spoon Ladle |
| Kale Channe |
Black channa |
| Kali Mirch |
Black Pepper (peppercorns) |
| Kali Seim ki Phalli |
Broad Beans |
| Kalmi shora |
Saltpetre |
| Kalonji, Kalongi, Kalaunji |
Onion seeds (Nigella Seeds) |
| Kamal Gatta |
Lotus seeds |
| Kamal Kakadior, Kamal Kakdi, Bhien, Bhen |
Lotus Stem |
| Kamal Kakri, Kamal Gatta |
Lotus root |
| Kamarkas |
Sage |
| Kamrak, Kumrak |
Star fruit, Carombola |
| Kand |
Root vegetable |
| Kanda, Pyaaz, Piaza |
Onion |
| Kandere Machli |
Sawfish |
| Kandey Ke Patthey |
Spring onions |
| Kapas |
Cottonseed |
| Kapoor, Kapur |
Camphor |
| Karahi, Karai, Korai |
Wok-like frying pan typically Cast Iron |
| Karchhi |
Flat metal spoon used for turning frying ingredients |
| Kardai, Kusumbha, Kusambar |
Safflower seeds |
| Karela |
Bitter gourd |
| Kari Patta, Curry Patta, Cadi Patta, Meetha Neem, Kadipatha |
Curry leaves |
| Karli |
Silver barfish |
| Karonda |
Cranberry, Natal plum |
| Kasani |
Chicory |
| Kashmir Chicken |
Whole chicken stuffed with minced meat. |
| Kasmi Saag, Kasmisaag |
Lettuce |
| Kasoori Methi, Kastoori Meethi |
Dry Fenugreek Leaves |
| Katai Machli |
White bait (Fish) |
| Kathal, Kat-hal, Cut-hal |
Jackfruit |
| Katori |
Small serving bowls. Typically used on a Thali (Silver Tray) |
| Kebab |
Skewered food cooked over charcoal in a Tandoor or BBQ |
| Keema, Kheema, Queema |
Minced meat curry |
| Keenu |
Tangerine |
| Kekra, Kenkra, Kekda |
Crab |
| Kela |
Banana |
| Kela ka Phool |
Plantain flower |
| Kesar, Zafran |
Saffron |
| Kesari |
Saffron (coloured) |
| Kewra, Kewda |
Screwpine flower essence |
| Khajoor, Khajur |
Dates |
| Khalla Musaria |
Grinding Stone, Pounder |
| Khameer |
Yeast |
| Khameer |
Yeast |
| kharbooja |
Melon musk, Cantalope |
| Khargosh |
Rabbit |
| Khas khas |
Poppy seeds |
| Khatta |
Sour or sharp |
| Khatta Sag, Khatta Bhaji |
Indian sorrel |
| Kheer |
Milk & Rice Pudding |
| Kheera, Kakri |
Cucumber |
| Khichree |
Generic term for Rice and Bean dishes |
| Khoomani, Khumani Khubani, Jardaloo |
Apricot |
| Khopra, Kopra, Nariyal |
Coconut |
| Khopre, Narial Ka Tel |
Coconut Oil |
| Khoya, Mawa |
Dried whole thickened milk |
| Khus Khus, Kus Kus |
Poppy seeds |
| Khusboo, Khush-boo, Sugandh |
Aroma / Essence (generic) |
| Kishmish, Kish-Mish, Kismis |
Generic term for dried grapes ie Currants, Raisins, Sultanas |
| Kofta |
Deep fried Meat or Vegetable Balls |
| Kokum, Cocum, Mangosteen |
A variety of plum, pitted and dried, prune-like and very sour |
| Korma, Kurma, Khorma |
Meat dish with cream or yoghurt |
| Kotu |
Buck wheat |
| Kulcha |
Baked Maida flat bread cooked in a Tandoor oven |
| Kulfi |
Indian ice-cream often flavoured with Fruit or Nuts |
| Kundru, Kunthroo, Goli, Tondli |
Gherkins |
| Lahsun, Lasan, Lasoon |
Garlic |
| Lal Mirch |
Red chilli, Cayenne Pepper |
| Lapsi |
Cracked wheat |
| Lassi, Lhassi |
Flavoured yoghurt and crushed ice drink - made Salty or Sweet |
| Laung, Lavung, Lavang |
Clove |
| Lilva |
A small oval-shaped bean |
| Limbu |
Lemon or Lime |
| Lobia, Lobhia, Chowli, Chola |
Black Eyed Peas |
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