Tamil Spice Names in English

English	Tamil
Mustard seeds	(Kaduku)கடுகு
Cumin Seeds	(Jeeragam) சீரகம்
FenuGreek Seeds	(Vendhayam) வெந்தயம்
Pepper	(Milagu) மிளகு
Cinnamon	(Pattai) பட்டை
Cloves	(Krambu) க்ராம்பு
Cardamom	(elakkai )ஏலக்காய்
Sesame seeds	(ellu) எள்
Bay leaves	(Biryani elai or Bringi elai) பிரியாணி இலை
Coriander seeds	(kothamalli) மல்லி
Fennel Seeds	(Sombu) சோம்பு
Poppy seeds	(Kasa kasa)கசகசா

How to prepare simple white sauce for pasta (Indian Style)

Ingredients (For 1 cup of pasta)
1.2 Cup of Milk
2.2 spoons of Maida powder (WholeMeal flour)
3. 1 Table spoon  Chilli flakes(Hot chillies are preferable)
4. 1 tea spoon Pepper powder crushed
5.1 table spoon cooking oil
6.Salt

Method:

1. Add oil in hot pan.
2. Add Chilli flakes once the oil get heated.
3. Add Maida powder until the raw smell goes away.
4. Add Milk
5. Add the milk and boil until it gets thicken.(Need to stir continously.Consistency should be  neither too thick enough nor too thin.)
6. Finally add pepper and salt.

Note:

Add cooked Pasta with the above sauce.Add boiled brocolli or spinach along with that.