Glossary: Malay to English

Kunyit – turmeric powder/root

Buay pelaga – cardamom seed

Serebok chilli – chilli powder

Jintan manis – fennel  or aniseed

Jintan puteh – cumin

Buah Keras – Candlenut

Ketumbar – Coriander seeds

Bunga Lawang – Star Anise

Halia – ginger

Lengkuas – Galangal

Kayu Manis – Cinnamon

Serai – lemongrass

1 kati – 1.5 pounds