Spices and herbs are used in various types of recipes, as they have many health benefits apart from adding the taste and flavor to the items. So, it is very important to know the usage of these spices if you want to spice up your food.
However, a lot of times, when we get to know about a new recipe, we don’t understand the names of various spices. So, if you are looking to know the Punjabi names of spices from English, this post will help you.
If you know any other spices or herbs that we haven’t included here, please do share through the comment section.
| English Names of Spices | Punjabi Names of Spices |
| Salt | ਨਮਕ |
| Turmeric | ਹਲਦੀ |
| Red Chilli Pepper | ਲਾਲ ਮਿਰਚ |
| Tamarind | ਇਮਲੀ |
| Mustard Seed | ਰਾਈ, ਸਰਸੋਂ |
| Asafoetida | ਹਿੰਗ |
| Cumin Seed | ਜੀਰਾ |
| Fenugreek Seed | ਮੇਥੀ |
| Coriander Seed | ਧਨੀਆ |
| Cardamom | ਇਲਾਇਚੀ |
| Cinnamon | ਦਾਲਚੀਨੀ |
| Poppy Seed | ਖਸ-ਖਸ |
| Cloves | ਲੌਂਗ |
| Peppercorns | ਕਾਲੀ ਮਿਰਚ |
| Saffron | ਕੇਸਰ |
| Fennel Seed | ਸੌਂਫ |
| Dried Ginger | ਸੁੰਢ |
| Bay Leaf | ਤੇਜ ਪੱਤਾ |
| Nutmeg | ਜੈਫਲ |
| Spice Mixture | ਗਰਮ ਮਸਾਲਾ |
| Sour Dried Mango Powder | ਆਮਚੂਰ |
| Carom Seed | ਅਜਵੈਨ |
| Curry Leaf | ਕੜ੍ਹੀ ਪੱਤਾ |
