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Remember the scene in the film Queen where Kangna Ranaut wakes up her mother in the middle of the night to ask her the English name for hing?
Let’s admit it. We’ve all been in situations where we were excitedly narrating a recipe and just could not recollect the name of a certain ingredient in English.
For all you aspiring master chefs, here's a quick quiz to find out how well you know your spices...
1. What is saunf in English?
1. Aniseed
2. Fennel
3. Capers
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2. What is elaichi in English?
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1. Cinnamon
2. Cardamom
3. Aniseed
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3. What is dalchini in English?
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1. Fenugreek
2. Poppy seed
3. Cinnamon
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4. What is laung in English?
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1. Garlic
2. Cloves
3. Celery
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5. What is jeera in English?
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1. Mustard
2. Cumin seeds
3. Nutmeg
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6. What is khus khus in English?
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1. Raisins
2. Poppy seeds
3. Nutmeg
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7. What is jaiphal in English?
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1. Star aniseed
2. Nutmeg
3. Pomegranate
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8. What is tej patta in English?
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1. Bay leaf
2. Curry leaf
3. Mint
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9. What is dhaniya in English?
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1. Bay leaf
2. Basil
3. Cilantro/Coriander
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10. What is soonth in English?
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1. Fennel seeds
2. Dry ginger
3. Basil
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11. What is hing in English?
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1. Cinnamon
2. Asafoetida
3. Black pepper
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