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| The following list describes some of the special ingredients used in the book.
Most ingredients are available in Indian, East Asian, and Middle Eastern grocery stores or some health
food stores and larger supermarkets. The book contains more detailed descriptions of each of
these ingredients. | ||
| Ajowan Seeds | Jwaano | |
| Asafetida | Heeng | |
| Atta Flour | Gahu ko Pitho | |
| Bay Leaves | Tejpaat | |
| Black-Eyed Peas | Bodi | |
| Buckwheat Flour | Phaapar ko Pitho | |
| Cardamom, Black Pods | Alainchi | |
| Cardamom, Green Pods | Sukumel | |
| Chickpeas, Brown | Kaalo Chana | |
| Chickpeas, White | Sukeko Chana | |
| Chickpeas, Yellow Split | Chana ko Daal | |
| Chickpea Flour | Besan | |
| Cilantro | Hariyo Dhania ko Paat | |
| Cinnamon and Cassia Bark | Daalchini | |
| Clarified Butter | Gheu | |
| Cloves | Lwang | |
| Coriander Seeds | Dhaniya ko Geda | |
| Cumin Seeds | Jeera | |
| Cumin Seeds, Black | Kaalo Jeera | |
| Fennel Seeds | Saunp or Saunf | |
| Fenugreek Seeds | Methi ko Geda | |
| Ginger | Aduwa or adua | |
| Goddess Basil | Tulasi | |
| Green Gooseberry | Amala | |
| Himalayan herb | Jimbu | |
| Kidney Beans | Raajma ko Daal | |
| Lentils, Red or Pink | Musuro ko Daal | |
| Mango Powder | Amchoor | |
| Mung Beans | Moong Daal | |
| Mustard Oil | Tori ko Tel | |
| Mustard Seeds | Rayo or Sarysun | |
| Nepalese Hog Plum | Labsi | |
| Nutmeg | Jaiphal | |
| Peas, Dried | Sukeko Thulo Kerau | |
| Field Peas | Sukeko Hariyo Saano Kerau | |
| Peppercorns | Marich | |
| Pigeon Peas | Rahar ko Daal | |
| Poppy Seeds | Khus Khus | |
| Nigella Seeds | Mungrelo | |
| Radish Seeds | Mula ko Beu | |
| Rice Flakes, Pressed | Cheura or Chewra | |
| Rice Flour | Chaamal ko Pitho | |
| Saffron | Kesar | |
| Sesame Seeds | Til | |
| Soybeans | Bhatmaas | |
| Tamarind | Imli or Imilee | |
| Szechwan Pepper | Timmur | |
| Turmeric | Besar | |
| Urad Beans | Maas ko Daal | |
| Urad Flour | Maas ko Pitho | |
© 2007 Jyoti Pathak