Allergy card for India, in Hindi
In India, SafeMeal shows your card in Hindi, with English under each food. Here is what it tells the kitchen, and the 64 local dishes where your foods often hide.
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हिन्दीMMayaगंभीर एलर्जी
I am severely allergic to these foods.
Add a food to see your card.
कृपया साफ़ पैन, साफ़ बर्तन और ताज़ा तेल का इस्तेमाल करें। मेरा खाना दूसरे खाने में इस्तेमाल हुए तेल, पैन या चाकू से न पकाएं।
What the card says, in Hindi and English
You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in India, in these words, with English under each line so you always know what you are showing.
Hindiहिन्दी
| Used for | Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | मुझे इन खाने की चीज़ों से बहुत गंभीर एलर्जी है। | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | मैं ये चीज़ें नहीं खाता/खाती। | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | कृपया मेरा खाना इन चीज़ों के बिना बनाएँ। | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | थोड़ी सी भी मात्रा जानलेवा हो सकती है। | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | कृपया साफ़ पैन, साफ़ बर्तन और ताज़ा तेल का इस्तेमाल करें। मेरा खाना दूसरे खाने में इस्तेमाल हुए तेल, पैन या चाकू से न पकाएं। | Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives. |
| Oils, broths and sauces | इसमें इन चीज़ों से बने तेल, शोरबा और सॉस भी शामिल हैं। | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | अगर आपको यकीन न हो, तो कृपया शेफ़ (कुक) से पूछ लें। | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | आपकी मदद के लिए धन्यवाद! | Thank you for your help! |
English
| Used for | English |
|---|---|
| Severe allergy | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives. |
| Oils, broths and sauces | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | Thank you for your help! |
Where foods hide in India
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For India, SafeMeal lists 64 local dishes and products under the 53 foods they often hide. Here are the ones for the most common allergies; in the app, tap any food on your card to see its list.
Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next. Always confirm with the restaurant.
Peanutमूंगफली- Bombay mixनमकीन
- Pohaपोहा
- Mirchi ka salanमिर्ची का सालन
Wheatगेहूं- Gulab jamunगुलाब जामुन
- Pani puriपानी पूरी / गोलगप्पे
- Asafoetidaहींग
- Indo-Chinese dishesइंडो-चाइनीज़ (मंचूरियन, चिली चिकन)
- Upmaउपमा
- Jalebiजलेबी
Milkदूध- Naanनान
- Biryaniबिरयानी
- Tandoori chickenतंदूरी चिकन / चिकन टिक्का
- Indian sweetsमिठाई
- Dal makhaniदाल मखनी
Eggअंडा- Chilli chickenचिली चिकन / चिकन 65
- Shami kebabशामी कबाब
Make your card before you go to India.
Pick your foods and look at what the kitchen would read. Try the live demo or get the app: the card works offline once it is set up.
Questions about eating out in India
How do I say “I have a severe food allergy” in Hindi?
On the SafeMeal card, a severe allergy reads: “मुझे इन खाने की चीज़ों से बहुत गंभीर एलर्जी है।” In English: “I am severely allergic to these foods.” The card then shows each food with its picture and its name in Hindi, and asks the kitchen for a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil.
Which dishes in India often contain peanut?
For India, SafeMeal lists peanut as often hidden in: Bombay mix, Poha, Mirchi ka salan. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in India often contain wheat?
For India, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Gulab jamun, Pani puri, Asafoetida, Indo-Chinese dishes, Upma, Jalebi. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for India?
In India the card is shown in Hindi, with English under each food. You can switch it to English. The app picks the language from the country you are in, and you can change it at any time.
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SafeMeal is not a medical device. No card or app can guarantee a safe meal: always confirm with the restaurant staff, and keep your emergency medication with you.