Lesson 18: Topic-Based Vocabulary – Names of Vegetables & Spices | Learn English

Emoji	Word	Meaning	Example Sentence	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#802 🫘 ••••••	Asparagus bean /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/ noun ••••••	a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean ••••••	The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking. ••••••	yard-long bean, long bean, Chinese long bean ••••••	- ••••••	asparagus bean curry, fresh asparagus bean, asparagus bean stir-fry ••••••
#803 🧪 ••••••	Baking Soda /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/ noun ••••••	sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent ••••••	Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy. ••••••	sodium bicarbonate, bicarbonate of soda ••••••	- ••••••	baking soda solution, add baking soda, baking soda paste ••••••
#804 🌿 ••••••	Basil Seeds /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/ noun ••••••	small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts ••••••	I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink. ••••••	sabja seeds, sweet basil seeds ••••••	- ••••••	basil seed drink, soak basil seeds, basil seed pudding ••••••
#805 🍃 ••••••	Bay leaf /beɪ liːf/ noun ••••••	dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb ••••••	Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor. ••••••	laurel leaf ••••••	- ••••••	bay leaf soup, dried bay leaf, fresh bay leaf ••••••
#806 🌶️ ••••••	Black Cardamom /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/ noun ••••••	a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking ••••••	Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor. ••••••	large cardamom, brown cardamom, hill cardamom ••••••	green cardamom, white cardamom ••••••	black cardamom pods, ground black cardamom, whole black cardamom ••••••
#807 🥬 ••••••	Cabbage /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/ noun ••••••	a round vegetable with thick green or purple leaves that can be eaten cooked or raw ••••••	I need to buy some cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner. ••••••	cole, brassica ••••••	- ••••••	cabbage soup, cabbage roll, red cabbage, white cabbage, cabbage patch ••••••
#808 🌿 ••••••	Catechu /ˈkætɪtʃuː/ noun ••••••	an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing ••••••	Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine. ••••••	cutch, terra japonica ••••••	- ••••••	catechu extract, catechu powder ••••••
#809 🥒 ••••••	Cucumber /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/ noun ••••••	a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked ••••••	I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad. ••••••	gherkin ••••••	- ••••••	cucumber sandwich, sliced cucumber, fresh cucumber, cucumber salad ••••••
#810 🌿 ••••••	Dried Fenugreek Leaves /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/ noun ••••••	dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking ••••••	Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor. ••••••	fenugreek leaves, kasuri methi, methi leaves ••••••	fresh fenugreek leaves ••••••	dried herbs, cooking spices, curry leaves ••••••
#811 🧄 ••••••	Garlic /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/ noun ••••••	a plant of the onion family that has a strong taste and smell and is used in cooking ••••••	I added garlic to the soup for extra flavor. ••••••	allium ••••••	- ••••••	garlic clove, garlic bread, garlic powder, fresh garlic ••••••
#812 🥭 ••••••	Green Jackfruit /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/ noun ••••••	unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking ••••••	Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews. ••••••	unripe jackfruit, raw jackfruit ••••••	ripe jackfruit ••••••	green jackfruit curry, cook green jackfruit, raw green jackfruit ••••••
#813 🥬 ••••••	Mustard leaf /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/ noun ••••••	green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking ••••••	We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry. ••••••	mustard greens, sarson ka saag ••••••	- ••••••	mustard leaf curry, fresh mustard leaf, cooked mustard leaf ••••••
#814 🫒 ••••••	Mustard Oil /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/ noun ••••••	oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes ••••••	We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen. ••••••	sarson oil, rape oil ••••••	- ••••••	mustard oil massage, cooking with mustard oil, pure mustard oil ••••••
#815 🌸 ••••••	Plantain flower /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/ noun ••••••	The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking ••••••	We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner. ••••••	banana flower, banana blossom ••••••	- ••••••	plantain flower curry, cook plantain flower, fresh plantain flower ••••••
#816 🍇 ••••••	Raisins /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/ noun ••••••	dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking ••••••	She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness. ••••••	dried grapes, sultanas, currants ••••••	fresh grapes ••••••	golden raisins, raisin bread, add raisins, dried raisins ••••••
#817 🌸 ••••••	Saffron /ˈsæf.rən/ noun ••••••	a valuable spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, used for flavoring and coloring food ••••••	The chef added saffron to the rice to give it a golden color and aromatic flavor. ••••••	kesar, crocus ••••••	- ••••••	saffron rice, saffron threads, pure saffron, saffron powder ••••••
#818 🍅 ••••••	Tomato /tə'meɪ.toʊ/ noun ••••••	a red or yellow edible fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable ••••••	She added fresh tomatoes to the salad. ••••••	tomato fruit, love apple ••••••	- ••••••	cherry tomato, tomato sauce, ripe tomato, fresh tomatoes ••••••
#819 🟡 ••••••	Turmeric Powder /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/ noun ••••••	ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties ••••••	Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor. ••••••	turmeric, ground turmeric, haldi powder ••••••	- ••••••	turmeric powder paste, fresh turmeric powder, organic turmeric powder ••••••
#820 🥕 ••••••	Turnip /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/ noun ••••••	a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh ••••••	We grew turnips in our vegetable garden. ••••••	rutabaga, swede ••••••	- ••••••	turnip greens, mashed turnip, roasted turnip ••••••
#821 🎈 ••••••	Wax Gourd /wæks ɡɔːrd/ noun ••••••	a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking ••••••	The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion. ••••••	ash gourd, winter melon, white gourd ••••••	- ••••••	wax gourd soup, wax gourd curry, fresh wax gourd ••••••
#822 🌶️ ••••••	White Pepper /waɪt ˈpɛpər/ noun ••••••	a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed ••••••	She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor. ••••••	white peppercorn, ground white pepper ••••••	black pepper ••••••	white pepper powder, ground white pepper, white pepper seasoning ••••••
#823 🥄 ••••••	Baking Powder /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/ noun ••••••	a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods ••••••	The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder. ••••••	leavening agent, raising agent ••••••	- ••••••	double-acting baking powder, teaspoon of baking powder, fresh baking powder ••••••
#824 🌶️ ••••••	Capsicum /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/ noun ••••••	sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking ••••••	Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious. ••••••	bell pepper, sweet pepper ••••••	hot pepper, chili ••••••	red capsicum, green capsicum, stuffed capsicum, capsicum curry ••••••
#825 🪴 ••••••	Cardamom /ˈkɑːrdəməm/ noun ••••••	aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice ••••••	The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom. ••••••	elaichi ••••••	- ••••••	ground cardamom, cardamom pods, green cardamom ••••••
#826 🌿 ••••••	Carom /ˈkærəm/ noun ••••••	aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking ••••••	Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes. ••••••	ajwain, bishop's weed ••••••	- ••••••	carom seeds, carom powder, ground carom ••••••
#827 🌿 ••••••	Coriander /ˌkɔːriˈændər/ noun ••••••	aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice ••••••	Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry. ••••••	cilantro, Chinese parsley, dhania ••••••	- ••••••	fresh coriander, coriander leaves, coriander seeds, chopped coriander ••••••
#828 🫐 ••••••	Dry goose berry /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/ noun ••••••	dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes ••••••	Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth. ••••••	dried amla, dehydrated Indian gooseberry ••••••	fresh gooseberry ••••••	dry gooseberry powder, dried amla benefits, gooseberry supplements ••••••
#829 🥭 ••••••	Dry Mango Powder /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/ noun ••••••	a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine ••••••	The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess. ••••••	amchur, mango powder ••••••	fresh mango ••••••	amchur powder, dry mango seasoning, tangy powder ••••••
#830 🌿 ••••••	Fenugreek /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/ noun ••••••	an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking ••••••	Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine. ••••••	methi, greek hay ••••••	- ••••••	fenugreek seeds, fenugreek leaves, fenugreek powder ••••••
#831 🫚 ••••••	Ginger /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/ noun ••••••	a hot-tasting root used as a spice in cooking and as medicine ••••••	Add fresh ginger to the curry for extra flavor. ••••••	ginger root, zingiber ••••••	- ••••••	fresh ginger, ground ginger, ginger tea, crystallized ginger ••••••
#832 🥬 ••••••	Greens /ɡriːnz/ noun ••••••	Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage ••••••	Eating greens is important for good health. ••••••	leafy vegetables, vegetables, salad greens ••••••	- ••••••	fresh greens, leafy greens, eat greens, cook greens ••••••
#833 🥒 ••••••	Long gourd /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/ noun ••••••	an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking ••••••	She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish. ••••••	bottle gourd, calabash, opo squash ••••••	- ••••••	long gourd curry, sliced long gourd, fresh long gourd ••••••
#834 🍄 ••••••	Mushroom /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/ noun ••••••	a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking ••••••	The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms. ••••••	fungi, toadstool ••••••	- ••••••	mushroom soup, stuffed mushrooms, wild mushrooms, button mushrooms ••••••
#835 🦌 ••••••	Musk /mʌsk/ noun ••••••	a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine ••••••	The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance. ••••••	scent, fragrance, aroma ••••••	- ••••••	musk scent, natural musk, musk oil, musk perfume ••••••
#836 🖤 ••••••	Nigella /naɪˈdʒel.ə/ noun ••••••	small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed ••••••	Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking. ••••••	black cumin, black seed, kalonji, fennel flower ••••••	white sesame, white cumin ••••••	nigella seeds, nigella oil, nigella sativa ••••••
#837 🍌 ••••••	Plantain /ˈplæn.tɪn/ noun ••••••	a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating ••••••	Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries. ••••••	green banana, cooking banana ••••••	- ••••••	fried plantain, ripe plantain, plantain chips, plantain curry ••••••
#838 🥔 ••••••	Potato /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ noun ••••••	a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground ••••••	She boiled potatoes for dinner. ••••••	spud, tater ••••••	- ••••••	baked potato, mashed potato, potato salad, sweet potato ••••••
#839 🔴 ••••••	Radish /'ræd.ɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin ••••••	The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden. ••••••	root vegetable, daikon ••••••	- ••••••	white radish, red radish, fresh radish, radish leaves ••••••
#840 ⚪ ••••••	Sago /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/ noun ••••••	starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems ••••••	She prepared sago pudding for dessert. ••••••	tapioca pearls, sago pearls ••••••	- ••••••	sago pudding, sago pearls, cook sago ••••••
#841 🌰 ••••••	Sesame Seeds /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/ noun ••••••	small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking ••••••	Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking. ••••••	til seeds, benne seeds ••••••	- ••••••	sesame oil, toasted seeds, seed paste ••••••
#842 🌰 ••••••	Tamarind /ˈtæm.ə.rɪnd/ noun ••••••	tropical fruit with a brown pod containing a sour pulp used in cooking ••••••	The chef used tamarind paste to add tangy flavor to the curry. ••••••	Indian date, tamarindus ••••••	sweet fruits ••••••	tamarind paste, tamarind water, fresh tamarind, tamarind juice ••••••
#843 🥕 ••••••	Vegetables /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/ noun ••••••	plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots ••••••	We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet. ••••••	greens, produce, veggies ••••••	meat, fruits ••••••	fresh vegetables, green vegetables, root vegetables, leafy vegetables, vegetable garden ••••••
#844 🥜 ••••••	Almond /ˈɑːmənd/ noun ••••••	edible seed of the almond tree, rich in protein and healthy fats ••••••	She eats almonds every morning for breakfast. ••••••	almond nut ••••••	- ••••••	almond milk, roasted almonds, almond oil, sweet almonds ••••••
#845 🫘 ••••••	Bean /biːn/ noun ••••••	an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants ••••••	We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring. ••••••	legume, pulse ••••••	- ••••••	green beans, kidney beans, coffee beans, bean soup, bean salad ••••••
#846 🌶️ ••••••	Black Pepper /blæk ˈpep.ər/ noun ••••••	a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food ••••••	Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper. ••••••	peppercorn, ground pepper, whole pepper ••••••	white pepper, sweet pepper ••••••	black pepper powder, freshly ground black pepper, whole black pepper ••••••
#847 🍆 ••••••	Brinjal /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/ noun ••••••	a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant ••••••	My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch. ••••••	eggplant, aubergine ••••••	- ••••••	brinjal curry, stuffed brinjal, brinjal fry, grilled brinjal ••••••
#848 🌿 ••••••	Celery /ˈsel.ər.i/ noun ••••••	a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked ••••••	I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor. ••••••	celery stalk, celery stem ••••••	- ••••••	celery stick, chopped celery, celery leaves, celery salt ••••••
#849 🫘 ••••••	Chick pea /ˈtʃɪk piː/ noun ••••••	round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes ••••••	Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion. ••••••	chickpea, garbanzo bean, ceci bean ••••••	- ••••••	boiled chick pea, chick pea curry, dried chick pea, chick pea flour ••••••
#850 🍋 ••••••	Citric Acid /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/ noun ••••••	a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent ••••••	Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam. ••••••	lemon salt, sour salt ••••••	alkaline substance ••••••	citric acid powder, food-grade citric acid, natural preservative ••••••
#851 🌽 ••••••	Corn /kɔːrn/ noun ••••••	a tall cereal plant that produces kernels on large ears; maize ••••••	We grilled corn on the cob for dinner. ••••••	maize, sweetcorn ••••••	- ••••••	corn on the cob, corn kernels, sweet corn, corn field ••••••
#852 🌹 ••••••	Dried Rose Petals /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/ noun ••••••	dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes ••••••	The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals. ••••••	rose petals, dried flowers, edible flowers ••••••	fresh rose petals ••••••	rose water, floral garnish, edible decoration ••••••
#853 🌶️ ••••••	Green Chili /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/ noun ••••••	unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste ••••••	She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat. ••••••	green pepper, jalapeño, green capsicum ••••••	red chili, sweet pepper ••••••	chopped green chili, fresh green chili, green chili paste ••••••
#854 🥬 ••••••	Jute leaf /dʒuːt liːf/ noun ••••••	the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable ••••••	Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine. ••••••	jute greens, jute spinach ••••••	- ••••••	jute leaf curry, fresh jute leaf, jute leaf dal ••••••
#855 🫘 ••••••	Lady's finger /ˈleɪ.diz ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/ noun ••••••	a green pod-shaped vegetable also known as okra ••••••	Lady's finger is a popular vegetable in South Asian cuisine. ••••••	okra, bhindi, gumbo ••••••	- ••••••	fried lady's finger, lady's finger curry, stuffed lady's finger ••••••
#856 🧅 ••••••	Leek /liːk/ noun ••••••	vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion ••••••	The soup was made with potatoes and leeks. ••••••	scallion, green onion ••••••	- ••••••	leek soup, chopped leeks, baby leeks, leek and potato ••••••
#857 🌶️ ••••••	Long pepper /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/ noun ••••••	a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice ••••••	Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times. ••••••	pippali ••••••	- ••••••	long pepper powder, dried long pepper ••••••
#858 🧡 ••••••	Mase /meɪs/ noun ••••••	spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed ••••••	A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert. ••••••	nutmeg covering ••••••	- ••••••	ground mace, mace powder, whole mace ••••••
#859 🥒 ••••••	Parbal /ˈpɑr.bəl/ noun ••••••	A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine ••••••	Mother prepared parbal curry with fish. ••••••	pointed gourd, green gourd ••••••	- ••••••	parbal curry, cook parbal, fresh parbal ••••••
#860 🟢 ••••••	Pea /piː/ noun ••••••	a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable ••••••	The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner. ••••••	green pea, garden pea, legume ••••••	- ••••••	green peas, sweet peas, pea pod, frozen peas ••••••
#861 🧂 ••••••	Salt /sɔːlt/ noun ••••••	a white crystalline substance that gives seawater its characteristic taste and is used for seasoning food ••••••	She added a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the soup. ••••••	sodium chloride, table salt, sea salt ••••••	sugar, sweetener ••••••	table salt, sea salt, rock salt, salt water, pinch of salt ••••••
#862 🐍🥒 ••••••	Snake gourd /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/ noun ••••••	a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine ••••••	The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden. ••••••	serpent gourd, pointed gourd ••••••	- ••••••	snake gourd curry, cooked snake gourd, fresh snake gourd ••••••
#863 ⭐ ••••••	Star Anise /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/ noun ••••••	star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking ••••••	She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor. ••••••	Chinese star anise, illicium ••••••	mild spices ••••••	whole star anise, ground star anise, star anise pods, star anise tea ••••••
#864 🍠 ••••••	Sweet potato /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/ noun ••••••	A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color ••••••	Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish. ••••••	yam, sweet yam ••••••	regular potato, white potato ••••••	baked sweet potato, sweet potato fries, mashed sweet potato, sweet potato pie ••••••
#865 🌿 ••••••	Arum /ˈeə.rəm/ noun ••••••	a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro ••••••	Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking. ••••••	taro, colocasia ••••••	- ••••••	arum leaves, arum root, arum plant, cooked arum ••••••
#866 🧄 ••••••	Asafoetida /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/ noun ••••••	a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking ••••••	A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry. ••••••	hing, devil's dung, stinking gum ••••••	- ••••••	asafoetida powder, pinch of asafoetida, asafoetida tempering ••••••
#867 🥒 ••••••	Balsam apple /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/ noun ••••••	a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon ••••••	Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste. ••••••	bitter melon, bitter gourd, karela ••••••	- ••••••	stuffed balsam apple, balsam apple juice, fried balsam apple ••••••
#868 🤢🥒 ••••••	Bitter Gourd /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/ noun ••••••	a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties ••••••	Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels. ••••••	bitter melon, balsam pear, karela ••••••	sweet gourd ••••••	bitter gourd juice, stuffed bitter gourd, bitter gourd curry ••••••
#869 🧂 ••••••	Black Salt /blæk sɔːlt/ noun ••••••	a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine ••••••	Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad. ••••••	kala namak, rock salt, Indian black salt ••••••	white salt, table salt, sea salt ••••••	black salt powder, pinch of black salt, black salt crystals ••••••
#870 🌿 ••••••	Camphor /ˈkæm.fər/ noun ••••••	a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies ••••••	The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor. ••••••	cinnamomum camphora ••••••	- ••••••	camphor oil, burning camphor, pure camphor, camphor tablets ••••••
#871 🥕 ••••••	Carrot /ˈkær.ət/ noun ••••••	a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground ••••••	Carrots are rich in vitamin A. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	carrot juice, baby carrot, carrot cake, raw carrot ••••••
#872 🥜 ••••••	Cashew nuts /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/ noun ••••••	kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking ••••••	Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries. ••••••	cashews ••••••	- ••••••	roasted cashew nuts, cashew butter, raw cashews, salted cashews ••••••
#873 🌺 ••••••	Clove /kloʊv/ noun ••••••	aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice ••••••	She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor. ••••••	clove bud ••••••	- ••••••	whole cloves, ground cloves, clove oil ••••••
#874 🌶️ ••••••	Cubeb Pepper /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/ noun ••••••	aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste ••••••	Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine. ••••••	Java pepper, tailed pepper ••••••	- ••••••	ground cubeb, cubeb spice, dried cubeb ••••••
#875 🧄 ••••••	Cumin /ˈkjuːmɪn/ noun ••••••	A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor ••••••	Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking. ••••••	jeera, cummin ••••••	- ••••••	ground cumin, cumin seeds, roasted cumin, cumin powder ••••••
#876 🌶️ ••••••	Dry Chilli /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/ noun ••••••	dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food ••••••	The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy. ••••••	dried chilies, chili flakes, hot peppers ••••••	mild spices, sweet peppers ••••••	crushed dry chilli, whole dry chilli, red dry chilli, dry chilli powder ••••••
#877 🥭 ••••••	Green Papaya /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/ noun ••••••	unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine ••••••	Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine. ••••••	unripe papaya, raw papaya ••••••	ripe papaya ••••••	green papaya salad, shredded green papaya, green papaya curry ••••••
#878 🌳 ••••••	Marrow of plantain tree /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/ noun ••••••	the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking ••••••	The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine. ••••••	banana stem, plantain stem ••••••	- ••••••	plantain marrow curry, banana stem vegetable, plantain tree core ••••••
#879 🌿 ••••••	Mint /mɪnt/ noun ••••••	an aromatic herb with leaves used for flavoring food and drinks ••••••	She added fresh mint leaves to the tea. ••••••	peppermint, spearmint ••••••	- ••••••	mint leaves, fresh mint, mint tea, mint sauce ••••••
#880 🌿 ••••••	Mulethi /muˈleθi/ noun ••••••	licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking ••••••	She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat. ••••••	licorice root, yashtimadhu, sweet root ••••••	bitter herbs ••••••	mulethi powder, dried mulethi, herbal mulethi ••••••
#881 🥜 ••••••	Peanut /ˈpiː.nʌt/ noun ••••••	an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking ••••••	Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries. ••••••	groundnut, monkey nut, goober ••••••	- ••••••	roasted peanuts, peanut butter, salted peanuts ••••••
#882 🎃 ••••••	Pumpkin /'pʌmp.kɪn/ noun ••••••	a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh ••••••	We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin. ••••••	squash, gourd, winter squash ••••••	- ••••••	pumpkin pie, pumpkin seeds, carved pumpkin, pumpkin patch ••••••
#883 🍃 ••••••	Red leaf /red liːf/ noun ••••••	red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens ••••••	Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households. ••••••	red amaranth, red spinach, lalshak ••••••	green leaf ••••••	fresh red leaf, red leaf curry, chopped red leaf, red leaf vegetables ••••••
#884 🧂 ••••••	Rock Salt /rɑk sɔlt/ noun ••••••	natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt ••••••	Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt. ••••••	sea salt, natural salt, unrefined salt ••••••	table salt, processed salt, refined salt ••••••	coarse salt, mineral salt, cooking salt ••••••
#885 🌹 ••••••	Rose-water /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/ noun ••••••	a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics ••••••	She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert. ••••••	rose essence, rose hydrosol ••••••	- ••••••	drops of rose-water, rose-water syrup, pure rose-water ••••••
#886 🌿 ••••••	Water Spinach /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/ noun ••••••	A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine ••••••	Water spinach grows well in wet soil. ••••••	morning glory, kangkung, swamp cabbage ••••••	- ••••••	fresh water spinach, cook water spinach, water spinach stir-fry ••••••
#887 🌰 ••••••	Ani seed /ˈænɪ siːd/ noun ••••••	Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor ••••••	Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas. ••••••	anise, fennel seed ••••••	- ••••••	anise seed tea, ground anise seed, whole anise seeds ••••••
#888 🌿 ••••••	Basil /ˈbeɪ.zəl/ noun ••••••	an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine ••••••	The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil. ••••••	sweet basil, holy basil ••••••	- ••••••	fresh basil, basil leaves, basil sauce, tomato and basil ••••••
#889 🍠 ••••••	Beet /biːt/ noun ••••••	a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable ••••••	Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad. ••••••	beetroot, red beet ••••••	- ••••••	sugar beet, red beet, beet juice, roasted beet, pickled beet ••••••
#890 🌾 ••••••	Caraway seeds /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/ noun ••••••	aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking ••••••	The bread was flavored with caraway seeds. ••••••	caraway, cumin seeds ••••••	- ••••••	ground caraway seeds, whole caraway seeds, caraway seed oil ••••••
#891 🥦 ••••••	Cauliflower /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/ noun ••••••	white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds ••••••	Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish. ••••••	white cabbage flower ••••••	- ••••••	roasted cauliflower, fresh cauliflower, cauliflower curry ••••••
#892 🌶️ ••••••	Chilli Powder /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/ noun ••••••	a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food ••••••	Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier. ••••••	red pepper powder, cayenne powder, paprika ••••••	sweet pepper powder, mild paprika ••••••	red chilli powder, hot chilli powder, ground chilli powder ••••••
#893 🪵 ••••••	Cinnamon /ˈsɪnəmən/ noun ••••••	aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species ••••••	Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts. ••••••	cassia ••••••	- ••••••	ground cinnamon, cinnamon stick, cinnamon powder ••••••
#894 🍃 ••••••	Curry Leaves /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/ noun ••••••	aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking ••••••	Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes. ••••••	kadi patta, sweet neem leaves ••••••	bitter leaves ••••••	fresh curry leaves, dried curry leaves, curry leaves tempering, curry leaves oil ••••••
#895 🥒 ••••••	Drumstick /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/ noun ••••••	long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries ••••••	The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry. ••••••	moringa pod, sajne data ••••••	- ••••••	drumstick curry, fresh drumstick, drumstick vegetable, cooked drumstick ••••••
#896 🫐 ••••••	Fig /fɪɡ/ noun ••••••	a soft sweet fruit with many small seeds, eaten fresh or dried ••••••	Fresh figs are delicious when eaten with honey. ••••••	fig fruit, ficus ••••••	- ••••••	fresh fig, dried fig, fig tree, fig jam ••••••
#897 🥒 ••••••	Gourd /ɡɔːrd/ noun ••••••	a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried ••••••	The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious. ••••••	bottle gourd, calabash, squash ••••••	- ••••••	bottle gourd, gourd curry, bitter gourd, snake gourd ••••••
#898 🥬 ••••••	Knol khol /noʊl koʊl/ noun ••••••	round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste ••••••	Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries. ••••••	kohlrabi, German turnip, cabbage turnip ••••••	- ••••••	fresh knol khol, knol khol curry, sliced knol khol ••••••
#899 🌱 ••••••	Mustard seeds /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/ noun ••••••	small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment ••••••	Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes. ••••••	mustard grains ••••••	- ••••••	black mustard seeds, yellow mustard seeds, mustard seed tempering, mustard seed oil ••••••
#900 🥜 ••••••	Nut meg /ˈnʌt.meg/ noun ••••••	a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking ••••••	The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard. ••••••	myristica fragrans ••••••	- ••••••	ground nutmeg, whole nutmeg, nutmeg powder, fresh nutmeg ••••••
#901 🧅 ••••••	Onion /ˈʌn.jən/ noun ••••••	a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers ••••••	I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe. ••••••	bulb, scallion, shallot ••••••	- ••••••	red onion, white onion, chopped onion, onion rings, onion soup ••••••
#902 🌶️ ••••••	Panch Phoron /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/ noun ••••••	a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds ••••••	The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil. ••••••	five spice blend, Bengali spice mix ••••••	single spice ••••••	panch phoron masala, whole panch phoron, Bengali five spice ••••••
#903 🫘 ••••••	Poppy Seeds /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/ noun ••••••	tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking ••••••	Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries. ••••••	posto, khus khus, maw seed ••••••	- ••••••	ground poppy seeds, white poppy seeds, poppy seed paste ••••••
#904 🟨 ••••••	Raw Turmeric /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/ noun ••••••	fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine ••••••	Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor. ••••••	fresh turmeric, turmeric root, haldi ••••••	dried turmeric, turmeric powder ••••••	turmeric paste, golden spice, medicinal root ••••••
#905 🥬 ••••••	Spinach /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/ noun ••••••	a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked ••••••	Fresh spinach is very nutritious. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	fresh spinach, spinach leaves, cooked spinach, spinach salad ••••••
#906 🧽🥒 ••••••	Sponse gourd /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/ noun ••••••	a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young ••••••	The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers. ••••••	luffa, loofah, ridge gourd ••••••	- ••••••	sponge gourd scrubber, young sponge gourd, dried sponge gourd ••••••
#907 🟡 ••••••	Turmeric /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/ noun ••••••	A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine ••••••	Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor. ••••••	curcuma, yellow ginger, Indian saffron ••••••	- ••••••	turmeric powder, fresh turmeric, turmeric root, add turmeric ••••••
#908 🧫 ••••••	Yeast /jiːst/ noun ••••••	microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation ••••••	Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise. ••••••	baker's yeast, active yeast ••••••	- ••••••	dry yeast, fresh yeast, yeast infection, brewing yeast ••••••

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