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