Glossary of Indian Food Terms (S-U)
| Saag, Sag |
Generic term for green leaf vegetables such as spinach, mustard greens or fenugreek leaves |
| Sabe, Seb |
Apple |
| Sabji, Sabzi, Subzi |
Vegetable (generic) |
| Saboodana, Sabudana, Saboo Daana |
Tapioca, Sago |
| Sabut |
Whole |
| Sabut Masala |
Whole condiments |
| Sabut Moong |
Green Gram (whole) |
| Sabut Urad |
Black gram (whole) |
| Safed |
White |
| Safed Jeera |
White Cumin Seeds |
| Safed Mattar |
Dry white peas |
| Safed Mirch |
White pepper |
| Safed Rajma |
Alubia Beans, A type of Kidney Beans |
| Saijan ki Phali, Shinga Phali, Saijam ki Phali, Sejan ki Phali, Seeng |
Drumsticks (Vegetable) |
| Salad Ka Patta |
Lettuce |
| Sambar, Sambhah |
A south Indian vegetable broth/curry. Made largely from lentils |
| Samosa |
A triangular shaped deep fried meat or vegetable patti. A traditional Indian snack. |
| Sancha |
Mould |
| Santara, Santhra |
Orange |
| Saranga, Chandwa, Halva, Poplait Machli |
Pomfret Fish |
| Sares |
Gelatin |
| Sarson |
Mustard |
| Sarson Ka Saag |
Mustard leaves |
| Sarson Ka Tel |
Mustard Oil |
| Sarson Patta |
Mustard Greens |
| Sauf |
Aniseed |
| Saunf, Soonf |
Fennel |
| Saunth, Sonth |
Ginger (dried) |
| Seekh |
Minced meat or vegetables grilled |
| Seengre, Moongre |
Radish seed pods |
| Seesti, Sefakuss |
Sage |
| Sem |
Bean, flat green |
| Sev, Seviya, Seviyan, Semia |
Vermicelli |
| Shahad |
Honey |
| Shahtoot, Shehtooth |
Mulberry |
| Shaka Hari |
Vegetarian |
| Shakarkand |
Sweet potato |
| Shakkar, Chini |
Sugar |
| Shalgam |
Turnip |
| Shami Kebab |
Round minced meat rissoles |
| Shashlik Kebab |
Cubes of skewered meat |
| Shatwar, Sootmooli, Halyan |
Asparagus |
| Shevto |
Mullet fish |
| Shimla Mirch, Simla Mirch |
Bell peppers |
| Shingala Machli |
Catfish |
| Shingara |
Water Chestnuts |
| Shole Machli |
Murrel Fish |
| Shorba, Salan, Saalan |
Gravy of a curry (Stock, Soup) |
| Sil and Lodhi |
Mortar & Pestle |
| Sil batta |
Grinding stones |
| Sirka |
Vinegar |
| Soa Saag |
Dill weed |
| Sooar, Suar, Sooer ka Ghosht |
Pork |
| Sooraj-mukhi |
Sunflower |
| Sooran |
Elephant Yam |
| Sowa, Suwa |
Dill |
| Subja, Sabja |
Basil seeds |
| Sukha Narial |
Desicated Coconut |
| Supari, Chali, Chalia |
Betel nut |
| Surajmukhi |
Sunflower |
| Suran |
Yam |
| Suvabhaji |
Dillweed |
| Swaad |
Tasty |
| Taatri, Tatri |
Edible citric acid |
| Taaza |
Fresh |
| Tadka, Tarka |
Seasoning Onion, Garlic and Spices) |
| Taipal or jaiphal |
Nutmeg |
| Taj Patia, Tejpatta, Teg Patta |
Bay leaf. Used in many indian dishes for flavour/removed before consuming dish. |
| Talwarphalli |
Swordbeans |
| Tamarind, Imli |
A date-like fruit used both as a chutney and in cooking as a souring agent (Southern India) |
| Tamatar, Tamaatar |
Tomatoes (Ripe) |
| Tandoor |
Indian clay oven (drum shaped) that operates at very high temperatures (up to 600C) |
| Tandoori |
A method of Indian cooking (North-Western India) using a Tandoor Oven |
| Taraju, Taraazu |
Weighing scales |
| Tarbooj ke Beej |
Watermelon seeds |
| Tari |
A broth like curry |
| Tarka Dhal |
Cooked lentils and garnished with spices (Tarka) |
| Tawa, Tawa |
Heavy cast iron shallow frying pan for cooking Chapati or Dosa |
| Tel |
Oil |
| Tendli |
Gherkins |
| Thaali |
A stainless steel tray which holds the complete meal served in individual Katoris (bowls). |
| Thunda |
Cold |
| Tikka |
Skewered meat, chicken or seafood, marinated then tandoori baked. |
| Tikki |
Minced food Patty |
| Til |
Sesame |
| Tinda |
A vegetable of the cucumber family (Gentlemean's Toes) |
| Tindora, Tindla, Tondli |
Ivy Gourd |
| Toor Dal, Thoor Dhal, Toovar |
Yellow split peas (Pidgeon Peas) can also be Oily (Malawi) |
| Toovar Lilva |
Bean Seeds |
| Tukmeria, Tulsi |
Black seeds of a basil family plant which look like poppy seeds and are commonly used in drinks like Falooda |
| Tulsi, Tusci |
Basil |
| Turia, Tori |
Ridge gourd (Indian Courgette) |
| Tusli ke Patte |
Basil leaves |
| Udrak |
Ginger |
| Ukara rice |
Rice (parboiled) |
| Urad dal Chilka |
Black gram, split and with skin |
| Urid dal, Urad dal |
Dehusked black gram dal (Horsebean) |
| Urid dal, Urad dhal |
Black gram, split and skinless |
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8. Chicken and Garlic Chaat
