Spices Dictionary (Tamil- English)(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kbGsX9M2Ldg/SkixpMNOMgI/AAAAAAAABAA/xWK-tJ_LW5I/s400/Spices.jpg)
Annasipoo - Star Anise
Aattu kari - Mutton
Ellu- Sesame
Brinji Elai - Bay leaf
Elimicha Pazham- Lemon
Draksai - Grapes
Inji- Ginger
Iral- Shrimp , prawn
Jathikai- Nutmeg
Jeeragam- Cumin Seeds
Kadala Paruppu- Gram dhal
Kadalai- Chick Pea
Kadalai Maavu- Gram(chick pea) Flour
Kadugu- Mustard
Kambu- Millet
Karuvepillai- Curry Leaves
Kasa kasa- Poppy Seeds
Kathrikai - Brinjal /Eggplant
Kodai Milagai- Capsicum
Kollu- Horse gram
Kothamalli- Corriander leaves/Cilantro
Kovakai- Ivy Gourd
Kozhi - Chicken
Kungumapoo- Safforn
Lavangam- Clove
Manga- Mango
Manjal- Turmeric
Meen- Fish
Milagu- Peppercorns
Mundiri Paruppu- Cashew Nut
Murungai keerai- Drumstick leaves
Murungaikai- Drumstick
Nei- Clarified Butter
Nellikai- Gosseberry
Palaa Pazham - Jackfruit
Paruppu- Lentils
Pasala Keerai- Spinach
Pattai- Cinnamon Stick
Pasi Paruppu- Moong Dhal
Pavakkai- Bitter Gourd
Peerkangai- Ridge Gourd
Perugayam- Asafoedita
Perumjeeragam/Sombu- Fennel Seeds
Poondu- Garlic
Pottu Kadalai or Odhacha kadalai- Fried Gram dhal
Pudhina- Mint
Puli- Tamarind
Puzhacha keerai- Sorrel Leaves
Rava- Semolina
Sakarai- Sugar
Shakaraivelikazhangu- Sweet Potato
Semiya- Vermicelli
Sivappu Milagai- Red Chilli
Sorakai- Bottle gourd
Sukku- Dry Ginger
Thakkali- Tomato
Thengai- Coconut
Thulasi- Sacred Basil
Thuvaram Paruppu- Toor Dhal
Uppu- Salt
Uralai Kizhangu- Potato
Vazhai Poo- Plantain Flower
Vazhai Pazham- Banana
Vellam- Jaggery
Venthayam- Fenu Greek
Vengayam- Onion
Verkadalai- Peanut
Yelakkai- Cardamom