Wikipedia rocks! I was looking for a list of Indian food ingredients both in Hindi and English and found a very nice comprehensive list in Wikipedia. Here is the original link. The ones in black font are the ones that would be a good idea to stock up in your pantry if you would like to cook an Indian meal.
| Common Hindi name | English |
| Amchoor powder | Sour Mango powder |
| Adrak | Ginger |
| Ajwain | Carom seed |
| Amla | Indian gooseberry |
| Anardana | Pomegranate seed |
| Badam | Almond |
| Badi Elaichi | Black cardamom |
| Chakra Phool | Star anise |
| Chironji | Charoli |
| Choti Elaichi | Green cardamom |
| Dalchini | Cinnamon |
| Dhania | Coriander seed |
| Dhania powder | Coriander powder |
| Garam Masala | Spice mixture |
| Gulab Jal | Rose water |
| Gur | Unrefined Sugar (Jaggery) |
| Haldi | Turmeric |
| Hari dhaniya | Coriander green |
| Hari Mirch | Green Chili |
| Hing | Asafoetida |
| Imli | Tamarind |
| Jaiphal | Nutmeg |
| Javitri | Mace |
| Jeera | Cumin seed |
| Kadipatta | Curry leaf |
| Kaju | Cashewnut |
| Kala Namak / Sanchal | Black salt |
| Kali Elaichi | Black Cardamom |
| Kali Mirch | Peppercorns |
| Kali Mirchi | Black pepper |
| Kalonji | Nigella seed |
| Kasoori Methi Dried | Fenugreek leaf |
| Kesar, Zaafraan | Saffron |
| Khajur | Dates |
| Khus Khus | Poppy seed |
| Kokum | Garcinia indica |
| Lahsun | Garlic |
| Lal Mirchi | Red Chilli |
| Lavang | Cloves |
| Methi leaves | Fenugreek leaf |
| Methi seeds | Fenugreek seed |
| Namak | Salt |
| Nimbu | Lemon / Lime |
| Pudina | Mint |
| Pyaz / Kanda | Onion |
| Rai | Black Mustard Seed |
| Safed Mirchi | White Pepper |
| Saji na phool | Citric acid |
| Sarson | mustard seed |
| Sarson Tel | Mustard oil |
| Saunf/Sanchal | Fennel seed |
| Shahi Jeera | Caraway Seeds |
| Shimla Mirch | Capsicum |
| Sirka | Vinegar |
| Soa sag | Dill |
| Sonth | Dried ginger |
| Suwa or Saunf | Aniseed |
| Tej Patta | Bay Leaf |
| Til | Sesame seed |
| Tulsi | Holy Basil |
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