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 | ? | |