Bengali Spice Names
বাংলাদেশী মসলার তালিকা ও তার ইংরেজি নাম
A comprehensive glossary of Bengali/Bangladeshi spice names with English translations. বাংলায় ব্যবহৃত মসলা সমুহের বাংলা ও ইংরেজি নামের তালিকা। Subscribe to our channel for cooking videos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garam Masala in Bengali?
Garam Masala in Bengali is called গরম মসলা (gorom moshla). It is a warming spice blend typically containing cinnamon (দারচিনি), cardamom (এলাচ), cloves (লবঙ্গ), cumin (জিরা), and black pepper (গোল মরিচ). It's essential in Bengali and Bangladeshi cuisine.
What is Turmeric called in Bengali?
Turmeric is called হলুদ (holud) in Bengali. It's one of the most important spices in Bangladeshi cooking, used for color, flavor, and its health benefits. Turmeric is also significant in Bengali wedding ceremonies.
What is Panch Phoron (Five Spice)?
পাঁচ ফোড়ন (Panch Phoron) is a Bengali five-spice blend containing equal parts of: fenugreek seeds (মেথি), nigella seeds (কালো জিরা), cumin seeds (জিরা), black mustard seeds (সর্ষে), and fennel seeds (মৌরি). It's used for tempering dals and vegetables.
What is the Bengali word for Cumin?
Cumin is called জিরা (jira) in Bengali. Cumin powder is জিরা গুঁড়া (jira gura). Black cumin or Nigella seeds are called কালো জিরা (kalo jira), which is a different spice.
How many spices are commonly used in Bengali cooking?
Bengali cuisine uses over 100 different spices, herbs, and aromatics. The most common include turmeric (হলুদ), cumin (জিরা), coriander (ধনিয়া), mustard (সর্ষে), and the famous Panch Phoron five-spice blend. This glossary covers 105+ essential spices used in Bangladeshi and Bengali cooking.
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