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I'm looking for the following herbs and spices translated in Somali because I wanna learn what they are called in Somali and if you have more to add which you would like to know feel free to add to this thread and maybe someone who is familiar with these things could give us the right answer.

 

Oregano

Cayenne Pepper

Saffron

Basil

Paprika

Mint

Dill Seed

Chile Pepper

Parsley

Curry Powder

Ginger

Nutmeg

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^^ I'm sure every spices and herbs have their own Somali term for it. I know most things used in the kitchen in Dutch and English but I don't know them in Somali so it's time I also learned them in Somali.

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Som@li   

Most of these spicies have no origin in Somalia ,as they were usually imported from Arabs countries, often Somalis use Arabic names, or sometimes enlish, italian etc.

 

Oregano-Sactar

Cayenne Pepper-Basbaaska

Saffron-Sacfaraan

Basil

Paprika

Mint-Nacnac, Geed Xamar

Dill Seed

Chile Pepper

Parsley-BAQDOONIS

Curry Powder- Xawaash curry-Buddo

Ginger -Sanjabiil

Nutmeg -Jows, ama Budadaa Jowska

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Wow so far we got everything translated except the dill seed by the lovely guys Som@li and Abwaan. Thanks for helping me out and also thanks to Cambuulo iyo bun for trying to help. Som@li you sound like an expert are you perhaps a chef or maybe close to. If anyone else knows the translation for dill seed let me know :)

 

Oregano - Sactar

Cayenne Pepper- Basbaaska

Saffron- Sacfaraan

Basil - Qasil

Paprika - Barbarooni

Mint-Nacnac - Geed Xamar

Chile Pepper - Basbaas

Parsley - Baqdoonis

Curry Powder - Xawaash curry/Buddo

Ginger - Sanjabiil

Nutmeg - Jows ama Budadaa Jowska

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Som@li   

^You welcome, I am chef in training, one day will open my own EAST African restuarent. Insha Allah

 

btw, Cayenne Pepper, is a pepper originated from Guinea, Cayenne is the capital of Guinea , so the correct translation would be

 

Cayenne Pepper- Basbaaska Kayaan

 

and who said Basil is Qasil??

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^^ Wow that's amazing so I was right it really shows well I hope inshallah you will succeed you definitely got the skills and basics right. I'm your number one fan from now on I can always learn a thing or two from you. My neighbour convinced me that basil is called qasil I even showed it to her and she said she recognised the smell and the look of the plant.

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Som@li   

ok,

 

Add these common spices used in Somali cuisine. :D,

 

Coriander-Geeda adari

Cumin –Kaamuun

cardamom – Heeyl

Cloves –Dhego Yarre

Cinnamon –Qorfe

Tamarind -Raqey, Xamar

Sesame –Sisin

Peanuts –laws

Coconut -Qombe

Black pepper- filfil

lentils -Cadas

Turmeric- Huruud

Fenugreek- Xulbad

Asafoetida -Xildiiid

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Skeptic   

***CORRECTION*** paprika is not barbarooni .. Barbarooni is 'green pepper'

Paprika = fil-fil guduud (in Arabic, it is fil-fil axmar)

Parsley = kabsar (kabsar caleen)

Basil = reexaan (originally Arabic meaning 'good aroma/scent)

Cumin = xawaaji dhuu-dhuub (there's also xawaaji kuus-kuus but i dont know what it is called in english)

Currry powder = xawaaji kaari

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Som@li   

^Somali and english quridiisiibaan isku khaldey, Agree, :D

 

I disagree, Parsley is not Kabsaro Caleen, it looks like, and even smells like Kabsaro caleen but it is not.

 

Kabsaro Caleen=Coriander leaves

 

coriander+leaves.jpg

 

Parsley ??

 

parsley.jpg

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Som@li   

Skeptic;769827 wrote:
***CORRECTION***

 

Basil = reexaan (originally Arabic meaning 'good aroma/scent)

Cumin = xawaaji dhuu-dhuub (there's also xawaaji kuus-kuus but i dont know what it is called in english)

Currry powder = xawaaji kaari

Xawaaj dhuudhuub ama Kaamuun =Cumin,

Xawaaj Kuus Kuus = Coriander

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Nina Fox   

Till this day I dont know the physical difference between Parsley and Coriander. I have to literally squeeze the leaves to get the aroma.

 

I must say, the Somali translation to the spices and herbs are very impressive. I dont know whether I'll ever incorporate them in my life but it might come handy someday.:)

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Skeptic;769827 wrote:
***CORRECTION*** paprika is not barbarooni .. Barbarooni is 'green pepper'

Paprika = fil-fil guduud (in Arabic, it is fil-fil axmar)

Parsley = kabsar (kabsar caleen)

Basil = reexaan (originally Arabic meaning 'good aroma/scent)

Cumin = xawaaji dhuu-dhuub (there's also xawaaji kuus-kuus but i dont know what it is called in english)

Currry powder = xawaaji kaari

Thank you for taking out the time to correct :)

 

Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar & Skeptic - Som@li is right coriander is called kabsaro caleen I don't know what parsley is called but there is a slight difference between the two leaves coriander leaves are bigger and parsley leaves are smaller and ragged.

 

Nina Fox - Same here girl I was impressed too by Som@li, Abwaan and Skeptic's impressive translations especially those from Som@li. It will definitely come in handy one day and it's always good to know and be prepared for when you gonna need them. I'm busy learning about all of the herbs and spices used in the Somali cuisine :)

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