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Words Related to Food Ingredients - Spices
Here you will learn the names of different spices in English such as "masala", "cinnamon", and "saffron".
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allspice
[noun]
the powder that is made from ground dried berries of a West Indian tree that is very aromatic, used as a spice
aniseed
[noun]
the small, aromatic seeds of the anise plant used as a spice or flavoring agent
fenugreek
[noun]
the scented seeds of a plant of the pea family that is used as a spice, especially in Asian cuisine
caraway seed
[noun]
the small, aromatic seeds derived from the caraway plant, commonly used as a spice in cooking and baking
cardamom
[noun]
the scented seeds of a plant of the ginger family, used as a seasoning or herbal medicine
cinnamon
[noun]
a spice that is made from the dried and rolled barks of a Southeast Asian tree, especially used in sweet foods
fingerroot
[noun]
a type of rhizome with a pungent and aromatic flavor, commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine
coriander seed
[noun]
the dried fruit of the cilantro plant, commonly used as a spice in various cuisines
dill seed
[noun]
the small, oval-shaped seeds of the dill plant, commonly used as a spice in cooking
ginger
[noun]
a thick and spicy root with pale brown color used as a seasoning in cooking, particularly in powder form
grains of paradise
[phrase]
small, pungent seeds with a peppery and slightly citrusy flavor
juniper berry
[noun]
the small, aromatic fruits of the juniper plant, used as a spice in culinary preparations
nutmeg
[noun]
the hard seed of a tropical tree that is spherical in shape and very aromatic, used as a spice to add flavor to cakes, sauces, etc.
paprika
[noun]
a mildly hot spice that is orange-red in color, made from drying certain kinds of peppers
poppy seed
[noun]
a tiny, oil-rich seed derived from the poppy plant, commonly used as a culinary ingredient and for their nutty flavor
star anise
[noun]
a star-shaped dried fruit that is similar in taste to aniseeds and is used in Asian cuisines
sumac
[noun]
a spice made from the dried and ground berries of the sumac plant, known for its tangy and lemony flavor
turmeric
[noun]
a yellow aromatic powder that is obtained by grinding the root of a plant of the ginger family, widely used in Asian cuisines
vanilla
[noun]
a type of flavor that is artificially made or is obtained from the beans of a tropical plant that adds a sweet taste and smell to the food
wasabi
[noun]
a spicy condiment used in Japanese cuisine, made from the grated root of the wasabi plant
masala
[noun]
a blend of spices such as cinnamon, mace, cumin, etc. that is widely used in Indian cuisine
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