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Food Ingredients List Starting with letter K
Kalonji
English Name: NigellaHindi Name: Kalonji
Description: Tiny black coloured onion seeds that are used widely in pickles and Bengali cooking
Kofta
English Name:Hindi Name: Kofta
Description: Mixture of ingredients formed into rounds and fried or cooked in a gravy
Kheer
English Name:Hindi Name: Kheer
Description: A milk pudding preparation
Keema
English Name:Hindi Name: Keema
Description: Minced meat
Kala Chana
English Name: Whole Bengal GramHindi Name: Kala Chana
Description: Very nutritous, used as a snack or in a gravy, also combined with wheat as a variation of flour for chapatis
Kala Namak
English Name: Black SaltHindi Name: Kala Namak
Kashmiri Mirch
English Name:Hindi Name: Kashmiri Mirch
Description: Chilli powder which is less pungent, while being stronger in color
Kaju
English Name: Cashew NutsHindi Name: Kaju
Khajoor
English Name: DatesHindi Name: Khajoor
Description: A type of stoned fruit that is available fresh or dried, grows widely in desert areas
Kasoori Methi
English Name:Hindi Name: Kasoori Methi
Description: Dried methi leaves used for flavouring Indian dishes
Kadhi Patta
English Name: Curry LeavesHindi Name: Kadhi Patta
Description: Aromatic leaves, belonging to the neem family, also called 'Meetha Neem', because it is not bitter like Neem. Used very widely in Indian cooking, especially the South and the West
Kheera
English Name: CucumberHindi Name: Kheera
Description: A green oblong vegetable, used widely in salads; in India it's mixed with yoghurt to make Raita
Kababs
English Name: KebabsHindi Name: Kababs
Description: Bite-like pieces of various foods, poultry, meat, fish etc., made into a dry preparation
Kenkra
English Name: CrabHindi Name: Kenkra
Description: A crustacean found in coastal waters
Kind of Torai
English Name: CourgettesHindi Name: Kind of Torai
Description: Known as Courgettes in French, Zucchini in Italian, these are bland vegetables
Kewda
English Name: VetivierHindi Name: Kewda
Description: A flavouring agent
Kabuli channa
English Name: Chick PeasHindi Name: Kabuli channa
Description: A round legume that has a nutty flavour, also called garbanzo beans
Kaju
English Name: Cashew NutHindi Name: Kaju
Description: A dried fruit that is kidney shaped nut from the cashew fruit. The nuts can be eaten as a cocktail snack or used in baked dishes.
Kishmish
English Name: RaisinsHindi Name: Kishmish
Description: A dried fruit that tastes sweet and is high in iron
Kaleji
English Name: LiverHindi Name: Kaleji
Description: A very popular meat that's rich in iron
Khoya
English Name:Hindi Name: Khoya
Description: Milk evaporated to a solid consistency, used for many Indian dishes.
Kala Namak
English Name: Rock SaltHindi Name: Kala Namak
Description: Pinkish colored rock salt, which becomes almost black when it comes in contact with moisture
Kewda
English Name: VetivierHindi Name: Kewda
Description: A flavouring agent
Kababs
English Name: KebabsHindi Name: Kababs
Description: Bite-like pieces of various foods, poultry, meat, fish etc., made into a dry preparation
Kesar
English Name: SaffronHindi Name: Kesar
Description: A unique flavoured spice, made from the dried stamens of the crocus flower; it can be found in threads or ground, and adds color and flavour to food
Kasoori Methi
English Name:Hindi Name: Kasoori Methi
Description: Dried methi leaves used for flavouring Indian dishes
Kathal ke beej
English Name: Jackfruit SeedsHindi Name: Kathal ke beej
Description: Seeds of the Jackfruit which are big and oval, often prepared by themselves
Kashmiri Mirch
English Name:Hindi Name: Kashmiri Mirch
Description: Chilli powder which is less pungent, while being stronger in color.
Kaddu
English Name: PumpkinHindi Name: Kaddu
Description: Also called squash, this comes in the red and green variety
Kathal ke beej
English Name: Jackfruit SeedsHindi Name: Kathal ke beej
Description: Seeds of the Jackfruit which are big and oval, often prepared by themselves.
Khuskhus
English Name: Poppy SeedsHindi Name: Khuskhus
Description: Tiny seeds from the opium poppy flower that have a nutty flavour
Kesar
English Name: SaffronHindi Name: Kesar
Description: A unique flavoured spice, made from the dried stamens of the crocus flower; it can be found in threads or ground, and adds color and flavour to food
Kale Til, Safed Til
English Name: Sesame SeedsHindi Name: Kale Til, Safed Til
Description: These seeds from the sesame plant have a nutty flavour. The husked ones are called white sesame and the unhusked are black. Widely used in Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean cooking
Kala Namak
English Name: Rock SaltHindi Name: Kala Namak
Description: Pinkish colored rock salt, which becomes almost black when it comes in contact with moisture
Kamal Kakri
English Name: Lotus stemsHindi Name: Kamal Kakri
Kishmish
English Name: RaisinsHindi Name: Kishmish
Description: A dried fruit that tastes sweet and is high in iron.
Kaddu
English Name: PumpkinHindi Name: Kaddu
Description: Also called squash, this comes in the red and green variety
Kerdo
English Name: CapersHindi Name: Kerdo
Description: Unopenened buds of a shrub, they are used for pickles
Khuskhus
English Name: Poppy SeedsHindi Name: Khuskhus
Description: Tiny seeds from the opium poppy flower that have a nutty flavour
Kale Til, Safed Til
English Name: Sesame SeedsHindi Name: Kale Til, Safed Til
Description: These seeds from the sesame plant have a nutty flavour. The husked ones are called white sesame and the unhusked are black. Widely used in Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean cooking
Koottoo ka Aata
English Name:Hindi Name: Koottoo ka Aata
Description: This flour is dark in colour, but quite tasty and known to be rich in fibre. Good for rotis, poories etc. and used much in the same way as the Singhara ka Aata, even though it is tougher in texture.
Kamal Kakri
English Name: Lotus stemsHindi Name: Kamal Kakri
Karelas
English Name: Bitter gourdHindi Name: Karelas
Kali Mirch
English Name: PeppercornsHindi Name: Kali Mirch
Description: These are the sun-dried berries of the pepper vine. They have a very strong flavour
Kali Mirch
English Name: PeppercornsHindi Name: Kali Mirch
Description: These are the sun-dried berries of the pepper vine. They have a very strong flavour.
Karelas
English Name: Bitter gourdHindi Name: Karelas
Koottoo ka Aata
English Name:Hindi Name: Koottoo ka Aata
Description: This flour is dark in colour, but quite tasty and known to be rich in fibre. Good for rotis, poories etc. and used much in the same way as the Singhara ka Aata, even though it is tougher in texture.
Kerdo
English Name: CapersHindi Name: Kerdo
Description: Unopenened buds of a shrub, they are used for pickles
Kali Mirch
English Name: Black PeppercornsHindi Name: Kali Mirch
Description: These are the sun-dried berries of the pepper vine. They have a very strong flavour
Kali Mirch
English Name: Black PeppercornsHindi Name: Kali Mirch
Description: These are the sun-dried berries of the pepper vine. They have a very strong flavour
Karela
English Name: Bitter GourdHindi Name: Karela
Description: A rough surfaced green vegetable, which is bitter and liked selectively. The juice is good for diabetics
Karela
English Name: Bitter GourdHindi Name: Karela
Description: A rough surfaced green vegetable, which is bitter and liked selectively. The juice is good for diabetics
Kela
English Name: BananaHindi Name: Kela
Description: A tropical fruit that is sweet tasting and rich in Vitamin A. It's also meant to have binding qualities, which makes it a good aid in stomach disorders.
Kela
English Name: BananaHindi Name: Kela
Description: A tropical fruit that is sweet tasting and rich in Vitamin A. It's also meant to have binding qualities, which makes it a good aid in stomach disorders.
Khurmani
English Name: ApricotsHindi Name: Khurmani
Description: A type of dried fruit with a stone, belonging to the peach family. Good for desserts and is added to some meat dishes
Kabab Chini
English Name: AllspiceHindi Name: Kabab Chini
Description: A small berry that tastes like a combination of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
Khurmani
English Name: ApricotsHindi Name: Khurmani
Description: A type of dried fruit with a stone, belonging to the peach family. Good for desserts and is added to some meat dishes.
Kidney Beans
English Name: Kidney BeansHindi Name: Rajmah
Description: Reddish-brown shiny beans, made as a curry in India, used in Mexican and other international cuisine
Kabab Chini
English Name: AllspiceHindi Name: Kabab Chini
Description: A small berry that tastes like a combination of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
Kidney
English Name: KidneyHindi Name: Gurda
Description: Kidneys of goat, beef, etc. prepared as a delicacy.
Kebabs
English Name: KebabsHindi Name: Kababs
Description: Bite-like pieces of various foods, poultry, meat, fish etc., made into a dry preparation
Kidney Beans
English Name: Kidney BeansHindi Name: Rajmah
Description: Reddish-brown shiny beans, made as a curry in India, used in Mexican and other international cuisine
Kidney
English Name: KidneyHindi Name: Gurda
Description: Kidneys of goat, beef, etc. prepared as a delicacy
Kebabs
English Name: KebabsHindi Name: Kababs
Description: Bite-like pieces of various foods, poultry, meat, fish etc., made into a dry preparation
