What is Fennel seeds called in hindi ?

Fennel Seed in hindi is called Saunf or Sonp.

Also called varyali in gujrati Fennel more technical name is also Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.).  Fruits (usually mistermed seeds) . Other than most of their relatives, they retain a green colour after drying. As a rule of thumb, a bright green colour indicates a good quality. In Italy, there is also small-scale usage of fennel pollen as an expensive and rather extravagant spice.

Also known as Spice of the Angels, fennel pollen is also produced in California as a small-scale exotic crop.

It is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses, and is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe. Florence fennel or finocchio is a selection with a swollen, bulb-like stem base that is used as a vegetable.

The leaves and stalks of fennel can be eaten as a vegetable. Italian breeds with fleshy stem and leaves to be used as a vegetable are often referred to as Florence Fennel or Finocchio in English, but the name finocchio may mean any type of fennel in Italian.

Indian Herbs –  Here are some other indian  Food and spice words you might be looking for !!

Achar: Any kind of pickle
Aloo: Potato

Chapati/Roti: Thin bread cooked on the griddle
Dal: Any kind of legume–beans, peas, or lentils
Dosa: Crispy, crepe-like southern Indian specialty filled with potatoes or vegetables
Ghee: Clarified butter

Gosht: Meat
Korma: Braised meats in a thick, mild creamy sauce
Masala: Spice blend
Pakora: Fritter dipped in a spicy chickpea batter; can be made with vegetables, cheese, chicken or seafood

Paneer: Cheese
Pappadum: Spicy lentil wafers
Paratha: Flaky bread fried on the griddle
Pulao: An aromatic rice pilaf

Raita: A yogurt-based condiment usually containing vegetables
Rasam: A thin, spicy broth
Saag: Spinach, but can also refer to other greens
Sambar: An extremely spicy broth popular in southern India

Tandoori: Any dish cooked in a tandoor
Vindaloo: An extremely spicy curry dish that’s a regional specialty of Goa

Some more Indian  Ingredients or food  / spices translated here
Cumin seeds and powder spice

What is avocado in Hindi or Indian words ?

Avocado doesn’t have any particular hindi name so it is called as avocado phal (एवोकैडो फल, phal or फल means fruit) in India.

Although Avocado originates from Mexico, It was introduced from Sri Lanka in the early part of the twentieth century in a very limited scale and it has grown in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka in the south-central India and in the eastern Himalayan state of Sikkim.

What do you say for flaxseed in indian?

Flaxseed or linseed is known as ALSI (alsi ka beej) in Hindi.  It is known as ‘Teesi’ in some northern states, like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

Flax seeds resemble sesame seeds in  appearance but are slightly bigger in size

It is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids which is normally got from eating fish and so this good for vegetarians.

All other oils and fats we consume have omega-6  but mostly in minuscule amounts of omega-3. Other sources of omega-3 are walnuts and chia seeds. Some amount is present in spinach.The best way to have flaxseed is to lightly roast it and coarsely grind it or crush it. You can then use it many foods.

Indian Herbs in recipes 

Check out some yummy recipes you can make using these traditional indian herbs and more with our
delicious Mackarel Fry recipe  and read more on  how  the mughals influenced Indian food  and a amazing nandos chicken liver recipe , all on our blog

What is salmon called in Hindi

HINDI – सैल्मन ( salmon ), रावस ( rawas )

However saying that , salmon is not the same as the India salmon. Salmon is a Atlantic fish it belongs to Salmonidae family. Pacific salmon has 6 varieties which does not include “rawas” . Chinook, chum, coho, Masu, Pink, Sockeye.

Sardines are called Padwa or Washi in Marathi.

Most popular fish in mumbai pompfret

In India fresh water fish is also popular. There are list of freshwater fish found in Indian rivers, few most popular names of freshwater fishes of India are Rohu, Katla, Mahseer, Magur and Vaam.

Originally published in 2010. Updated 02 March 2020