Learn Herb and Spice Names

English-Tagalog herb and spice names to make your life easier.

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Learn essential South Asian herbs and spices used in everyday cooking, from turmeric and cumin to garam masala and cardamom.

Turmeric
Turmerik

Chilli
Sili

Cumin
Kumin

Coriander
Kulantro

Mustard
Mustasa

Fenugreek
Fenugreek

Fennel
Haras

Carom
Carom

Nigella
Nigella

Pepper
Paminta

Cardamom
Kardamono

Cinnamon
Kanela

Cloves
Mga clove

Nutmeg
Nutmeg

Mace
Mace

Star anise
Anis na bituin

Saffron
Saffron

Asafoetida
Asafoetida

Green chili
Berdeng sili

Paprika
Paprika

Curry leaf
Dahon ng kari

Mint
Mint

Coriander leaf
Dahon ng kulantro

Fenugreek leaf
Dahon ng Fenugreek

Tamarind
Tamarind

Ginger
Luya

Garlic
Bawang

Ajwain
Ajwain

Salt
Asin