This is not an exhaustive list by any means. Please email me if you would like to get any item added to this list, or want ideas on where you may be able to find it. If you are located outside India, most Indian spices are available in Indian or Asian grocery stores. They may also be bought online.

Spices, Nuts and Seeds

Sr. No	Local Indian Name	English Name	Notes
1	Raai	Mustard seeds
2	Jeera	Cumin seeds
3	Hing	Asfoetida
4	Haldi	Turmeric powder
5	Lal Mirch	Cayenne or similar ground red chili
6	Dhania	Coriander Seeds
7	Dhania Patta/Hara dhania	Cilantro or Green coriander
8	Hari Mirch	Fresh green chili such as jalapeno or serrano
9	Laung	Cloves
10	Hari Elaichi	Green Cardamom
11	Badi Elaichi	Black cardamom
12	Javitri Elaichi	Mace
13	Dalchini	Cinnamon bark
14	Tej patta	Bay Leaf
15	Saunf	Fennel Seeds
16	Methi	Fenugreek seeds
17	Kalonji	Onion seed
18	Kesar	Saffron
19	Kaju	Cashew
20	Kishmish	raisins
21	Manuka (Marathi)	Black raisins
22	Badam	Almonds
23	Pista	Pistachio
24	Jardalu	Dried Apricots
25	Khajur	Dates
26	Jaiphal	nutmeg
27	Til	Sesame seeds
28	Khuskhus	Yellow poppy seeds
29	Khobra or copra	Dry coconut
30	kharik	?