Bluelicious Posted January 1, 2012 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cambuulo iyo bun Posted January 1, 2012 the most somalis call all the spices xawaaji dunno why Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluelicious Posted January 1, 2012 ^^ 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted January 2, 2012 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abwaan Posted January 2, 2012 Basil Paprika- Barbarooni Chile Pepper - Basbaas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluelicious Posted January 3, 2012 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted January 3, 2012 ^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?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluelicious Posted January 3, 2012 ^^ 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted January 3, 2012 ok, Add these common spices used in Somali cuisine. , 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 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skeptic Posted January 3, 2012 ***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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar Posted January 3, 2012 Sax, 'parsley' waa kabsarcaleen. Ma'ogi meelee iska soo galaan barbarooni iyo parsley. Peanuts –laws Coconut -Qombe Loos waaye, xaaji. Iyo qumbe. Garamgaram camal u qortay nooh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted January 3, 2012 ^Somali and english quridiisiibaan isku khaldey, Agree, I disagree, Parsley is not Kabsaro Caleen, it looks like, and even smells like Kabsaro caleen but it is not. Kabsaro Caleen=Coriander leaves Parsley ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted January 3, 2012 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nina Fox Posted January 3, 2012 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluelicious Posted January 3, 2012 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
