What are the names of spices?
Rachel Hickman
Published Feb 24, 2026
What are the names of spices?
Here is the list for some of the essential spices of Indian cuisines with their English names:
- Tulsi – Basil.
- Tej Patta – Bay Leaf.
- Kali Mirch – Black Pepper.
- Hing – Asafoetida.
- Kala Namak – Black Salt.
- Elaichi – Cardamom.
- Ajwain – Caram seeds or Celery seeds.
- Dalchini – Cinnamon.
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- Cloves – Cengkih.
- Mixed Spices (Panch Poran) – Halba Campur.
- Nutmeg – Biji Buah Pala.
- Cinnamon – Kulit Kayu Manis.
- Star Anise – Bunga Lawang.
- Ground Five Spice – fennel, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and peppercorns.
- Green Cardamom – Buah Pelaga.
What are Malaysian Flavours?
Bangin’ Flavours of Malaysia Malaysian cuisine also includes ‘Nonya’, which is a blend of Chinese, Indian and indigenous Malay styles. Rice is the staple, backed up by bangin’ spices – ginger and pepper for heat along with cloves, nutmeg and mace, lemongrass, chilli and galangal. And yes, it’s all about balance.
What ingredients are in Malay?
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- Coconut.
- Pandan leaves.
- Curry leaves.
- Banana leaves.
- Palm sugar.
- Dried anchovies.
- Dried red chilies.
- Curry powder.
What is the English name of spices?
List of Spices Names
| English | Hindi | Gujarati |
|---|---|---|
| Black mustard seeds | Rai | Rai |
| Black pepper | Kali mirch | Mari |
| Black salt | Kala namak | Sanchal |
| Caraway seeds | Shahijeera | Shahjeera |
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- Black peppercorns. Pepper is a spice that’s familiar to everyone.
- Ground cinnamon. A warm spice packed with antioxidants, cinnamon adds a touch of sweetness to dishes.
- Chili powder.
- Hot-red-chili flakes.
- Cumin.
- Ground ginger.
- Nutmeg.
- Smoked paprika.
What is Malay spice?
The spices are well known as “rempah empat beradik” meaning the four siblings i.e. star anise(bunga lawang), cinnamon or cassia (kulit kayu manis), cardamom (pelaga) and clove (bunga cengkih) that are always found in Malay food. In soups and curries these four kinds of spices always appear without fail.
What is Malay traditional food?
It is common to see traditional Malay dishes, such as pulut kuning (yellow glutinous rice) with beef rendang, nasi briyani, nasi minyak, lamb soup, kurma daging, and ayam masak merah, served along with local fruits and assorted Malay kuih during these occasions.
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What is the most popular food in Malaysia?
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- Mee goreng mamak. Mee goreng mamak.
- Apam balik. This is the ultimate Malaysian pancake.
- Nasi kerabu. Don’t let the blue rice put you off.
- Ayam percik (chicken with percik sauce) Delicious chicken.
- Nasi lemak. Nasi lemak — food of a nation.
- Roti john.
- Rendang (beef, chicken or lamb)
- Kuih.
Is Malay food spicy?
From the use of the wok to the combinations of spices found in popular dishes, Malaysian food is generally spicy and always flavourful, often with fragrant combinations of spices such as coriander and cumin (the basis of many Malay curries), lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, cardamom, star anise and fenugreek.
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