43 Different Authentic Nepali Spices Name In English
Variety’s the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor
William Cowper
A life without water…Can you imagine it?
Now Try imagining Food without spices…Can you imagine it?
No right??
Spices are the main ingredients of Nepali cuisine. Without the spices Nepalese cuisine is incomplete. Lots of spices used in Nepalese foods have health benefits. So what is better than eating delicious food while being healthy. But did you know what these Nepali spices are called in English?
In this article we will learn about how Nepali spices are called in English. So let’s get in to it.
Spices of Nepal
| No. | Nepali | Roman | English |
| 1. | अदुवा | Aduwa | Ginger |
| 2. | अमला | Amala | Gooseberry |
| 3. | बेसार | Besaar | Turmeric Powder |
| 4. | बिरे नुन | Bire Nun | Black Salt |
| 5. | छोड्दा | Chodda | Dates |
| 6. | दालचिनी | Dalchini | Cinnamon |
| 7. | धनिया | Dhania | Coriander seeds |
| 8. | Gulabjal | Gulabjal | Rose Water |
| 9. | घुर | Gur | Unrefined Sugar |
| 10. | हिंग | Hing | Asafoetida |
| 11. | इमली | Imli | Tamarind |
| 12. | जैफेल | Jaiphel | Nutmeg |
| 13. | जीरा | Jeera | Cumin |
| 14. | जेठी मधु | Jethi madhu | Liquorice |
| 15. | जिम्बू | Jimboo | Jimbu |
| 16. | ज्वानो | Jwaano | Carom seed |
| 17. | कागती | Kagati | Lemon |
| 18. | कागजी बदम | Kagji badam | Almond |
| 19. | काजु | Kaju | Cashew |
| 20. | करी पत्ता | Kari patta | Curry tree |
| 21. | केसर | Kesar | Saffron |
| 22. | खुर्सानी | Khursaani | Chilli |
| 23. | खुस खुस | Khus Khus | Poppy seed |
| 24. | किसमिस | Kismis | Raisins |
| 25. | लसुन | Lasun | Garlic |
| 26. | ल्वांग | Lwaang | Clove |
| 27. | मरिच | Marich | Black Pepper |
| 28. | मेथी | Methi | Fenugreek |
| 29. | मुला को बिउ | Mula ko biu | Radish Seeds |
| 30. | नारिबेल | Naribel | Coconut |
| 31. | नुन | Nun | Salt |
| 32. | ओखर | Okhar | Walnut |
| 33. | पिस्ता | Pista | Pistachio |
| 34. | पुदिना | Pudina | Mint |
| 35. | प्याज | Pyaj | Onion |
| 36. | रायो | Rayo | Brown Mustard Seed |
| 37. | सौफ | Souf | Aniseed |
| 38. | सुकमेल | Sukmel | Cardamom |
| 39. | सुपारी | Supari | Areca Nut |
| 40. | तेज पत्ता | Tej patta | Bay Leaves |
| 41. | तील | Teel | Sesame Seed |
| 42. | टिमुर | Timur | Sichuan pepper |
| 43. | तुलसी | Tulsi | Holy Basil |
Conclusion
Spices are best when they are made in home. Although you can buy the spices in the market but they are filled with additives and preservatives due to which you can’t get the authentic taste from the spices. Hope this article was helpful to you. Have a good day!
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