Monday, October 02, 2006

English Words for Indian Groceries

Indian / Hindi Name English Name
Adrak Ginger
Aloo / Batata Potato
Amla Gooseberry
Arbi Colocasia roots
Baingan Brinjal/ Eggplant
Bhindi Lady Finger/ Okra
Bhutta/ makki/Makai Maize/ Corn
Chichinda / Parval Snake Gourd
Chukander Beetroot
Fansi French Beans
Gajar Carrot
Bandgobi Cabbage
Hara Dhania Coriander leaves
Hari Pyaz Green Onion
Hari Mirch Chilli (green)
Kaccha Aam / Keri Mango (raw)
Kaddu Pumpkin
Kadi patta Curry leaves
Kamal Kakdi Lotus Stem
Karela Bitter Gourd
Kathal Jackfruit
Kela Banana/ plantain
Kele ka guda Plantain pith
Kele ka phool Plantain flower
Kheera / Kakdi Cucumber
Khumb / Guchhi Mushroom
Lahsun Garlic
Lauki/ Giya Bottle Gourd
Matar Green Peas
Methi patta Fenugreek leaves
Mooli Radish
Nariyal/ oppo Coconut
Nimbu Lemon
Palak Spinach
Papdi / Vaal Broad Beans
Patrel / Patra Colocasia leaves
Pattagobi Cabbage
Petha Ash Gourd
Phoolgobi Cauliflower
Pudina Mint
Pyaz Onion
Salad patta Lettuce leaves
Sarson ka saag Green Mustard
Shakarkand / Ratalu Sweet Potato
Shalgam Turnip
Shingh phali Drumstick
Simla Mirch Capsicum/ Bell Pepper
Sooran/ Jimikand Yam
Sukhi Lalmirch Chilli (dry red)
Suva bhaji / Soye Dill
Tamatar Tomato
Tori / Thurai Ridge Gourd

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