Indian Cooking - Shopping list

List of Items you might need for Indian cooking

Commonly used Spices
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Salt
Hing powder (Asofetida)
Dhania (Coriander powder)
Turmeric powder
Urad dal
Chana dal
Red chilli powder
Cumene seeds
Mustard seeds
Red chillies whole
Black Pepper (whole)
Fenugreek
Sambar powder
Rasam powder
Cinnamon sticks
Bay leaves
Garam masala
Amchur powder



Veggies (for garnishing )
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Ginger
Garlic
Grated coconut (frozen)
Green chillis (small)
Curry leaves
Cilantro (Coriander leaves)
Tomato
Onion


Beans/ Grains Etc
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Toor dal (yellow split pea lentil)
Moong dal
Urad dal
Chana dal (Not to confuse with Toor dal, they look similar)
Garbanzo beans (canned)
Kidney beans (canned)
Pottu kadalai (Don't know english name)


Dairy etc
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Organic milk
Organic yogurt
Butter
Ghee
Cooking oil (olive oil or sesame oil)
Paneer block

Staple food
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Rice (sona massuri)
Basmati rice
Chappati (frozen)
Paratha (frozen)

Flour
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Rice flour
Rava
Whole wheat flour
All purpose flour
Besan
Baking soda

Veggies for cooking
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Various veggies