Telugu names of vegetables 1. Brinjal/Egg plant : Vankaya 2. Potato : Bangala dumpa 3. Bitter gourd : Kakarkaya 4. Snake gourd : Potlakaya 5. Ridge gourd :Beerakaya 6. Bottle gourd :Anapakaya,SORAKAYA 7. Pointed gourd : Parval/protons 8. Cluster beans : Goru chikkudu 9. Tindoora/Gherkins : Dondakaya 10. Okra : Bendakaya 11. Cucumber : Dosakaya 12. Radish : Mullangi 13. Raw Jackfruit : Panasa kaaya 14. Drumstick :Mulakkaaya 15. Suran/Yam :Kanda gadda 16. Tapoica :Karra Pendalam 17. Spinach :Paalakura 18. Chinese spinach :Bachalikura 19. Amaranthus :Thotakura 20. Sorrel leaves : Gongura 21. Curry leaves :Karivepaku 22. Fenugreek leaves : Menthi kura 23. Coriander leaves :Kothimeera 24. Green chilli : Pachi mirapakaya 25. ash gaurd :boodidha gummadi kaaya 26. colacasia :chema dumpa 27. tamata :rama mulakaaya,takkali pandu 28. raw banana :arati kaaya 29. carrot :carrot 30. cabage :cabage 31. califlower :califlower 32. Broad Beans :Chikkudu Kaya 33. capsicum :bunga mirapa,bangalore mirapa kaaya 34. beetroot :beetroot 35. green peas :bhatani 36. Taro root :Chilakadadumpa 37. corn :mokkajonna ginjalu 38. coconut :kobbari kaayaPage 1 of 19

39. raw mango :maamidi kaaya 40. mint :pudina aakulu 41. goose berry :usirikaaya 42. mushroom :puttagodugulu 43. garlic :vellulli 44. red chilli :yendu mirapa kaaya 45. red sorrel :chukka koora 46. sweet potato :chilakada dumpa 47. Vankaya - Brinjal or Egg plant 48. Bendakaya Ladys finger 49. Donda kaya little gourd 50. Potla kaya Snake gourd 51. Anapa kaya or sora kaya Bottle gourd 52. Kakara kaya Bitter gourd 53. Beera kaya -- Ribbed gourd 54. Tomato or Ram mulakkaya toamato 55. Pachichi mirapa kaya Green chilies 56. Ullipaya(neerulli) Onions 57. Bangala dumpa or Alugadda Potato 58. Kosu or Cabbage Cabbage 59. Gummadi kaya Pumpkin 60. Boodida gummadi kaya Ash gourd Munaga 61. (Mulaga kaya) Drum stick 62. Chilakad dumpa Sweet potato 63. Mamidi kaya Mango 64. Goru chikkudu kaya Cluster beans 65. Beens ---French beans 66. Pedda chikkudu Broad beans 67. Kanda Yam 68. Panasa kayi Jack fruit 69. Bappayi Papaya 70. Arati kaya Plantain(green) 71. Pedda Simla Mirch or Bengulur mirchiCapsicum 72. Beetroot Beet 73. Gajar gadda Carrot 74. Kobbari kaya Coconut 75. Chamadumpa Colacassia 76. Dosakayi cucumber 77. Avise linseedPage 2 of 19

78. Allum 79. Vellullipaya 80. Nimmakaya 81. Kottimeera 82. Karivepaku 83. Bacchhali Malabar spinach etc. 84. Gongura 85. Indian 86. Thota koora 87. Chukka koora 88. Menti koora 89. Pudina 90. Ava Akkulu 91. Chinta chiguru

--ginger Garlic lemon Coriander Curry leaves -- chinese spinach,oriental spinach, Ceylon spinach. -- Deccan-hemp; -hem, --- Amaranth Tender --Etc. Chukka Ambat -- Fenugreek Leaves Mint Mustard leaves tamarind leaves

ENGLISH Spices/Herbs Turmeric Coriander seeds, Coriander powder Cloves Fennel Cinnamon Cardamom Cilantro, Coriander leaves Ginger Garlic Pepper corns Fenugreek seeds Red chili pepper Poppy seeds Asafetida Saffron Aniseed Bay leaf, Cinnamon leaf Cumin seeds Mustard seeds Mint leaves Nuts/Dried fruit Peanuts, Groundnuts Cashew nut

HINDI Haldi Dhania

Lavang Saunf Tuj/Dalchini Elaichi Dhania Adrak Lasun Kalimirchi Methi lal Mirchi Khuskhus Hing Kesar Sauf Tej/Tuj patta Shah Jeera/Kala Jeera Rai/Sarson Podina moongphali KajuPage 3 of 19

Almonds Pistachio Walnut Dates dried Apricot Raisin Grains/Flours Gram flour All purpose flour (Maida) Wheat flour Par-boiled rice Semolina Lentils Vermicelli Yellow split peas Bengal gram Black gram Green gram Seasonings Tamarind Jaggery Sesame seeds Green hot chili Green pepper, Capsicum Curry leaves Shrimp, Prawn Vegetables Egg plant, Brinjal Okra, Ladies Finger White Bait Gentleman's Toes, Tindla Drumstick Bottle Guard,Opo Squash Serrated Guard, Chinese Okra Amaranth Arrowroot Ash gourd Asparagus Asparagus Avocado, butterfruit Bell Pepper Bengal gram leaves

Badam Pista Akroot Kajhoor Khumani Kishmish Besan Maida Atta, Chappathi flour ----Suji dal Seviyan Thoor dal Channa dal Urad dal Moong dal Imli Gur til Hari Mirchi bari mirch kari Patta Jinga Biangan Bhindi ----tinda Seeng Doodhi Chauli, chavleri Paniphal, Tikora Petha Shatwar, sootmooli,halyan Musli Makhanphal Simla Mirch Chaney ki bhaji (Hummus)Page 4 of 19

Bitter gourd Bottle gourd Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Chilli Cluster Beans Colocasia Coriander Cilantro Corn cobs, maize Corn kernel Cowpea Cucumber Dillweed Drumstick leaves French Beans Gardencress Gherkins Green chilli Indian sorrel Khesari leaves Lettuce Lime or Lemon Lotus Stem Makhanphal Mushrooms Olives Onion Peas Potato Pumpkin Radish Red sorrel Salad leaves, endives Spinach Sweet potato Tapioca Tomato Vegetables Water Chestnuts FRUIT Apple

Karela Lauki,doodhi Patha gobi Gajar Phool gobi Mirchi Gowaar Phali Arbi Dhania Bhutta, makka Makai Lobia Kakdi Suvabhaji Muranka bhaji Flas Beans Halim Kunthroo, Goli, Tondli Hari mirch Khatti bhaji Masoor bhaji Kasmisaag Nimbu Kamal Kakadior, Bhien Avocado, butterfruit Goochi Zetoon / Zaitoon Kanda Pyaaz Matar Aloo Kadhu Mooli Chukka bhaji Gulsuchal Palak Shakarkand Simla Aloo Tamatar Sabji Shingara

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Bael, Stone apple, Bengal quince Banana Chakothra Chin fruit, litchie Figs Grapes Guavas Jackfruit Jamoon Mango Mashmelon Mulberry Muskmelon Cantalope Orange Papaya Pear Pineapple Plum Pomegranate Sweet lime Watermelon Zizyphus

Bel, siriphal Kela Pomelo Lichee Amjeer Angoor Amrood Kathal Jambul fruit java plum Aam Kharbooja Shehtooth Kharbooja Santra Papeeta Nashpati Ananas Aloobukara Anar Mosambi Tarbooj, Kalingad Ber, bor

Popular Indian Dishes Achar: Any kind of pickle Aloo: Potato Biryani: A fancy rice casserole, often containing meat, poultry, seafood or vegetables Chapati/Roti: Thin bread cooked on the griddle Dal: Any kind of legume--beans, peas, or lentils Dosa: Crispy, crepe-like southern Indian specialty filled with potatoes or vegetables Ghee: Clarified butter Gosht: Meat Korma: Braised meats in a thick, mild creamy sauce Kulcha: Tender, pita-like bread cooked in the tandoor Lassi: A refreshing, creamy yogurt drink that can be sweet or salty Masala: Spice blend Naan: Flat, oval bread cooked in the tandoor Pakora: Fritter dipped in a spicy chickpea batter; can be made with vegetables, cheese, chicken or seafood Paneer: Cheese Pappadum: Spicy lentil wafers Paratha: Flaky bread fried on the griddle Poori: Airy, deep-fried bread Pulao: An aromatic rice pilafPage 6 of 19

Raita: A yogurt-based condiment usually containing vegetables Rasam: A thin, spicy broth Saag: Spinach, but can also refer to other greens Sambar: An extremely spicy broth popular in southern India Samosa: Flaky, pyramid-shaped pastry stuffed with potatoes or ground meat; a traditional Indian snack Tandoor: A deep, clay oven that has very high temperatures Tandoori: Any dish cooked in a tandoor Vindaloo: An extremely spicy curry dish that's a regional specialty of Goa A to Z Glossary

Spices and HerbsEnglish Aniseed/Fennel Asafoetida Arrow Root Bay Leaf Basil Black PepperCorn Caraway Seeds Cardamom Carom Seeds Chillies, Red Hindi Saunf Hing Tej Patta Thulsi Kali Mirch Shahjeera/Black Cumin Seeds Elaichi Ajwain Lal Mirch Telugu Sopu/Pedda Jeelakarra Inguva Pala Gadda Masala Aaku Thulasi Miriyalu Seemsopu Ginjalu Elakkai Vamu Yerra Mirapakaaya/Yendu Mirapakaaya Mirapakaaya Dalchini Chakka/Lavang Patta Lavangam Dhaniyalu Jeela Karra Karivepaku Kharjura Pandu Sonthi Menthulu Velliullipaaya Allam Bellamu Japathri Mavidi Podi Aavalu Ullithnam Vaamu Aaku Nalla Jeelakarra Kothimira Jati Koora Gasagasaalu Daanimma Ginjalu Tamil Sombu Prungayam Koovak Kilangu Punnai Ilai Thulasi Milagu Seemasombu Yelakkai Omam Sigappu Lilagai Kannada Saunf Ingu Arrow Root Masala Elay Thulasi Kappu Menasu Shime Jeerige Elakkai Omam Kempu Menasinakai Menasinakai Lavanga Patta Lavanga Dhaniya Jeerige Kari Beevu Kharjura Vonagidha Shunti Menthi Bellulle Shunti Bella Japathri Mavinakaii Podi Saasuve Jaagikai Omam Kari Jeerige Achu Mooda Gasagase Beeja Dalmbo Beeja

Chillies, Green/Hot Peppers/Cayenne Cinnamon Cloves Coriander Seeds Cumin Seeds Curry Leaves Dates Dry Ginger Fenugreek Seeds Garlic Ginger Jaggery Mace Mango Powder Mustard seeds Nutmeg Oregano Onion Seeds/Nigella Parsley Poppy Seeds Pomegranate Seeds

Hari Mirch Dalchini Laung Dhania Jeera Kadhi Patta Khajur Sonth Methi Dana Lahasun/Lasun Adrakh Gud Javithri Aamchur Rai Jaiphal Ajwain leaves Kalonji Ajmoda Khus Khus Anardana

Milagai Pattai Lavangam Vara Kothamalli Jeeragam Karivepillai Perichampazham Sukku Vendhayam Vellai Pundu Ingi Vellam Jadhipathri Mangai Podi Kadugu Jadhikkai Omam Ilai Karun Jeeragam Kothamalli Ilaigal Pole Kasakasaa Maadhulai Veedai

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Raisins Saffron Sesame Seeds Tamarind Turmeric Powder

Kishmish Kesar Til Imli Haldi

Kismis Kumkumapoovu Nuvvulu Chintapandu Pasupu

Ular Draakshai Kungumappoo Ellu Puli Majal Podi

Dweepadrakshi Kumkumadha Hoova Ellu Hanuse Hannu Harshananda Podi

Grains, Lentils, and LegumesEnglish Bengal Gram/Yellow Lentils hulled and split/Chickpeas Bengal Gram Flour/Chickea Flour Black Gram/Horsebean (Whole) Black Gram (Peeled and/or split) Black Gram (Split) Black-Eye Peas Corn/Maize Corn Flour Chick Peas/Garbanzo Beans/Ceci Beans Green Gram (Whole) Green Gram/Mung Bean (Peeled, Split) Kidney Beans Lentil Pearl Millet Puffed Rice Ragi Red Gram Dal Sago/Tapioca Pearl Sorghum Rice Rice Flakes/Pressed Rice Wheat Hindi Chana Dal Telugu Senaga Pappu Tamil Kadalai Paruppu Kannada Kadala Bele

Besan Urad, Sabut Urad Dal (Dhuli) Urad Dal, Chilka Lobhia Makka Makka kaa Aata Chole Mung Dal, Sabut Mung Dal Rajmah Masoor Dal Bajra Murmura Ragi Tur Dal/Toor Dal Sabudana Jowar Chawal Poha Gehun

Senaga Pindi Minumulu Minapa Pappu Minapa Pappu (Thokku) Alasandalu Mokka Jonna/Jonna Mokka Jonna Pindi Senagalu Pesalu Pesara Pappu Anumulu Masoor Pappu Sojjalu Maramaraalu Ragi Kandi Pappu Saggu Biyyam Jonnalu Biyyamu Atukulu Godhumalu

Kadalai Maavu Karuppu Ulundu Ulutham Paruppu Ulutham Paruppu Vellai Karamani Cholam Chola Maavu Vellai Mulu Kadalai Pasi Paruppu Siru Paruppu Karamani Payir Mysore Paruppu Kambu Arasi Pori Kelvaragu Tuvaram Paruppu Javvarisi Jolada Arasi Aval Godhumai

Kadala Hittu Kappu Uddhina Bele Uddhina Bele Uddhina Bele Alasande Mokka Chola Mokka Jonna Hittu Bele Kadale Hottina Hesaru Bele Hesaru Bele Alasondhi Masoor Bele Sajja Mandakki Ragi Thogare Bele Sabbakke Jolada/Jonna Akki Avalakki Ghodee

VegetablesEnglish Amaranth leaves Ash Gourd Hindi Chauli Sag/Lal Sag/Ram Dana Petha/Kashiphal Telugu Thotakoora Boodidha Gummadikaya Tamil Mulai Keerai Kalyana Poosanikai Kannada Dhantina Soppu Bhele Kumbhalakayi

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Beet Root Broad Beans Basil Bitter Gourd/Bitter Melon Bell Pepper/Capsicum Bottle Gourd/Chinese Melon/Long Melon Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Celery Cluster Beans Coconut Colocasia Coriander/Cilantro Leaves Corn/Maize Cucumber Drumstick Eggplant/Brinjal Fenugreek Leaves French Beans/Green Beans Ivy Gourd (coccinia grandis) Lime Lemon Lemon Cucumber Mango (green, raw) Mint Leaves Mushroom Okra/Ladies Finger Onion Onion, green/Spring Onion Peas, green Plantain/Raw Banana Plantain Stem Plantain Flower Potato Pumpkin Radish Ridge Gourd Red Sorrel Leaves Snake Gourd Spinach Sweet Potato Tapioca

Chukandar Thulsi Karela Shimla Mirch Lauki/Doodhi Pattagobhi/Bandgobhi Gajar Phoolgobhi Celery Gawar Phalli Narial/Khopra Arvi/Arbi Dhania/Hari Dhania Bhutta/Makka/Makai Kheera/Kakdi Sajan Ki Phali Baingan Methi Beans Tindora/Tondli Nimbu Nimbu Khatta Kheera Aam, Kaccha Pudina Guchi/Kukurmutta Bhindi/Bhendi Pyaz Hara Pyaz Matar Kaccha Kela Kela Kele Ka Phool Aalu Kaddu Mooli Turaii/Tori Ambad Bhaji/Pitwa Chichonda Palak Shakarkand

Beet Root Chikkudukaya Thulasi Kakarakaya Bengaluru Mirapakaaya Sorakaaya Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Celery Goruchikkudu kaya Kobbari Kaaya Chamadumpa Kothimira Aaku Mokkajonna Dosakai Munagakada Vankaaya Menthikoora Pedda Chikkudukaaya Dondakaya Nimmakai Nimma pandu Dosakaya Mamidikaaya Pudina Aaku Kukka Godugu Bendakaaya Ullipaya/Ulligadda Ullikada Bathani Aratikaaya Arati Thavva Arati Poovu Bangala Dumpa Gummadikaaya Mullangi Beerakai Gongura Potlakaaya Palakoora Chilakkada Dumpa Yerra Pendalamu

Beet Root Avaraikai Thulasi Pavakai Kuda Milagai Sorakai Muttai Kosu Carrot Cauliflower Celery Kothavarangai Thengai Seppankilangu Kothamalli Ilai Cholam Vellirikkai Muringaikai Kathrikai Vendhaya Ilai Avaraikkai Kovakkai Yelumichampalam Yelumichampalam Doskai Managai Pudina Kalan Vendaikkai Vengayam Vengayathal Pattani Bhale Valai Thandu Valai Poo Vurulaikkilangu Poosanikkai Mullangi Peerkkangai Pulichai Keerai Pudalangai Pasalaikkeerai Sarkari Vallikkilangu Maravallikkilangu

Beet Root Hurulikai Thulasi Hagarakai Dhodda Menesimakai Sorekai khosu Carrot Cauliflower Celery Ghorikai Thenginakai Kasavina Ghedde Kothambre Jolade Sowthekai Nungekai Bhadhanekai Menthina Soppu Dhoda Hurulekai Kovakka Nimbe Hannu Nimbe Hannu Dosakai Pudina Naaya Kode Bendekai Eerulli Eerullihu Bathare Valaikkai Bhale Dhandu Bhale Hoova Aalu Gedde Kumbalakai Mullangi Heerekai Hulee Soppu Hagalakai Bacchala Soppu Genusena Gedde Maragenusu

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Tomato Turnip Yam/Elephant Yam

Tamater Shalgam Sooran

Tamata Turnip Kandha

Thakkali Turnip Senaikilangu

Tomato Turnip Churna Gedde

English Almond

Hindi Badam

Telugu Badam

Tamil Badam

Kannada

Malayala m Badam

Marathi Badam

Bengali Badam

Gujarat hi Badam

Picture

Asafoeti da Barley

Hing

Inguva

Perungay am

Hingu

Perungaya m

Hing

Hing

Hing

Jau

Barli biyyam

Barli arisi

Barli

Yavam

Jau

Job

Jau

Beetroot

Beetroot

Bengal gram (Flour) Bengal gram (Split) Bengal Gram (Whole) Black Gram (Split) Buckwhe at Cardamo m Carrot

Besan

Senaga pindi

Kadalai mavu

Kadale hittu

Kadala mavu

Besan

Beshun

Besan

Chana dal

Senga pappu

Kadalai parippu

Kadale bele

Kadala parippu

Harbar dal

Cholar dal

Chana dal

Chana

Senagulu

Kothu kadalai

Kadale

Kadala

Harbara

Chola

Chana

Urad dal

Minappa pappu

Uluthem parippu

Udina bele

Uzhunnu parippu

Uddachi dal

Mashkal ar dal

Alad

Kootu

Kotu

Kootu

Kuttu

Titaphap ur

Elaychi

Ellakai

Ellakai

Yellakai

Elathari

Veldola

Elaichi

Elaychi

Carrot

Cashewn ut Chilli

Kaju

Jeedi pappu

Mundiri parippu

Geru beena

Parangi yandi

Kaju

Hijlibada m

Kaju

Mirch

Mirapakaya

Milagai

Menasinak ayi

Molaku

Mirchi

Lanka

Marchu

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Cloves

Lavang

Lavangalu

Krambu

Lavanga

Krambu

Lavang

Labango

Lavang

Coconut

Nariyal

Kobbari

Thenga

Thenginkai

Thenga

Naral

Narkel

Nariyal

Coriande r Cumin

Dhania

Dhaniyalu

Kothamal li

Korthamba ri Jeerage

Kothamall i Jeerakam

Dhane

Dhone

Dhania

Zira

Jeelakarra

Jeeragam

Jira

Jire

Jiru

Fennel

Saunf

Sompu

Perum Jeerakam

Sheopa

Fenugree k Garlic

Methi

Menthulu

Venthiya m

Menthe

Uluva

Methi

Methi

Methi

Lessan

Velluli

Poondu

Belluli

Velluli

Lasoon

Roshun

Lasan

Gingelly

Til

Nuvvulu

Ellu

Acchellu

Ellu

Til

Til

Tal

Ginger

Adrak

Allum

Inji

Shunti

Inji

Ale

Ada

Adu

Green gram (Split) Green Gram (Whole) Groundn ut Lentil

Moong dal

Pesara pappu

Payathum parippu

Hesara bele

Cherupaya r parippu

Mugachi dal

Moong dal

Moong dal

Moong

Pesalu

Pasipayar

Hesarekalu

Cherupaya r

Moong

Muger dal

Mug

Moong phalli Masur dal

Verusenagak aya Misur pappu

Nillakadal ai Masore parippu

Kadalekayi

Nilakadala

Bhui moong

China moong Mashroo ri dal Tishi

China moong Masur dal Alsi

Masur bele

Masur parippu Cheruchan a vithu

Masurda l Juwas

Linseed

Alsi

Avise ginjalu

Alivirai

Mace

Javithri

Jayapathri

Jathipatri

Jathipatri

Jayapatri

Jayitri

Jaypatri

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Maize

Makkai

Mokka jonnalu

Makka cholam Kambu

Kempu jola

Cholam

Maka

Bhutta

Makai

Millet

Bajra

Sajjalu

Sajje

Kamboo

Bajri

Bajra

Bajri

Milo

Juar

Jonnalu

Cholam

Jola

Cholam

Jwari

Juar

Juwar

Mustard

Rai

Avalu

Kadugu

Sasuve

Kadugu

Mohori

Sorse

Rai

Nutmeg

Jaiphal

Jajikayi

Jathikkai

Jaijkayi

Jathikka

Jaiphal

Jaiphal

Jaiphal

Onion (Small) Oregano

Pyaz

Ullipaaya

Ajwain

Vamu

Omum

Onia

Ayamodak

Onva

Joan

Pepper

Kali mirch

Mirriyalu

Milagu

Karimenas u

Kurumula gu Pista

Mire

Golmori ch

Mari

Pistachio

Pista

Pista

Pista

Pista

Pista

Pista

Pista

Potato

Aloo

Aloo

Radish

Ragi

Mundal

Ragulu

Kizhvarag u

Ragi

Muthari

Nachni

Madua

Ragi

Rice (Parboile d) Rice (Raw) Safflowe r

Usna chawal

Uppudu biyyam

Puzhunga l arisi

Kusubalak ki

Puzhangal ari

Ukda tandool

Siddha chowl

Ukra chawl

Arwa chawal Kardi

Biyyam

Pacharisi

Akki

Pachari

Tandool

Atap chaal

Chokha chawal

Kusuma ginzalu

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Semolina

Sooji

Rawa

Ravai

Rawa

Rawa

Rawa

Sooji

Rawa

Soyabea n Split Gram Sunflow er Tamarin d Turmeric

Bhatmas

Garikala i

Tuwar dal Suriamuk hi Imli

Kandi pappu

Tuvaram parippu

Thugar bele

Thuvara parippu Suryakant hi

Tur dal

Arhar dal

Tuverni dal Suryaka nti Amli

Poduthiru ginzalu Chinthapand u

Suryakant hi Puli Hunise

Suryamu ki Chinch

Surajmu ki Tetul

Puli

Haldi

Pasupu

Manjal

Anashina

Manjal

Halad

Holud

Haldhar

Walnut

Akhrot

Nattua krot vitthu

Nattua krot kottai Godumai Godhi

Akrothand i Gothambu

Akrod

Akrot

Wheat

Gehun

Godhumalu

Gahu

Gom

Ghau

Wheat Flour Wheat Flour (Refined )

Atta

Godhuma pindi

Godumai mavu Maida mavu

Godhi hittu

Gothambu mavu

Kaneek

Atta

Ato

Maida

Maida pindi

Godhi hittu

Maidamav u

Maida

Maida

Maida

Some more common words related to food in Hindi (and several of the other North Indian languages) are translated here.A Aadu Aam Aamchur Achar Adrak Ajwain Akhrot Aloo Peach Mango Dried mango powder Pickles Ginger Oregano Walnuts Potato

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Ananas Anar Anardana Angoor Atta B Badam Baigan/baingan Bandh gobhi Besan Bhajee Bheja Bhindi C Chana Chana dal Chatni Chawal Chowli/lobia Chhilka Chini/shakkar D Dahi Dal/dhal Darchini Dhania Doodh E Elaichi/ilaichi G Gajar Garam Masala Gehun Ghee Ghia/lauki Gobhi/gobi

Pineapple Pomegranate Pomegranate seeds Grapes Whole corn flour (see also maida)

Almonds Aubergine, Egg Plant Cabbage (see also Phool gobhi and gobhi) Chick pea flour Vegetable Brain Okra (Lady's fingers)

topChick peas, gram (see also Kabuli chana) Split chick peas

Rice (generic) Black-eyed beans Rind (generic) Sugar

Yoghurt Pulses Cinnamon Coriander Milk

Cardamom

topCarrot A blend of cumin, pepper, cloves and cardamom Wheat (so gehun ka atta) Clarified butter (without milk solids) A variety of north Indian gourd Cabbage or cauliflower (see also Bandh gobhi and Phool gobhi)

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Gosht Gulab Gulab jal Gur Gurda H Haldi Hara dhania Hara piaz Heeng I Ilaichi/elaichi Imli J Jaiphal/zaiphal Javitri Jeera K Kabab Kabuli chana Kaddu Kaju Kakari Kaleja Kali mirch Karhai Kathal Keema/kheema Kela Kesar/kesari/zafran Khajur Khas khas/khus khus Kheera Khopra/Nariyal Kismis Kofta

Meat (generic; specific meats are called after the animal) Rose Rose water Jaggery (raw cane sugar) Kidney

Turmeric Coriander leaves (see also dhania) Spring onion (see also piaz/pyaz) Asafoetida

topCardamom Tamarind

Nutmeg Mace Cumin

Any of a variety of meatballs made of keema White gram (see also chana) Pumpkin (see also lauki, ghia) Cashew nuts Cucumber Liver Pepper A hemispherical frying pan, used for deep frying Jackfruit Minced meat (usually mutton) Banana Saffron (stigma of the crocus flower) Dates Poppy seeds Cucumbers Coconut Raisins (see also munakka) Meatballs or vegetables shaped into a ball before cooking

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Kumbhi L Lahsun Lauki/ghia Lavang/laung Lobia/chowli M Maida Makai Makhan/Makkhan Masoor (dal) Masala Matar Methi Mirchi Mooli Moong Moongphali Munakka Murg N Namak/nimak Nariyal/khopra Nimbu P Palak Paneer Papar Papita Phool Gobhi Piaz/pyaz Pista Pudina R Raai Raan

Mushroom

topGarlic A variety of north Indian gourd Cloves Black-eyed beans

Flour Corn Butter Red lentils Spices (generic) Peas Fenugreek Chilis Radish Mung beans Ground nuts Sultanas or large raisins (also bara kismis; see kismis) Chicken

Salt Coconut Lemon

topSpinach (also sag) Cottage cheese, fromage blanc Papadom Papaya Cauliflower (see also Bandh gobhi and gobhi) Onions Pistachio Mint

Mustard seeds (see also sarson) Leg of mutton

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Rajma Raita Rawa/sooji Roti S Sag Sarson Saunf Seekh Sev Shakahari Shakarkand Shakkar/chini Shalgam Shorba Simla mirch Singhara Sonth Sooji/rawa Suwa T Tamatar Tandoor Tawa Tej Patta Tel Til Toor/toovar Z Zafran/kesar/kesari Zaiphal/jaiphal

Red Kidney beans Yoghurt with salads, nuts or other garnish, used as an accompaniment to meals Semolina Bread (generic)

Greens (generic, so sarson ka sag etc) Mustard (see also raai) Fennel Skewer (so seekh kabab) Apple Vegetarian Sweet potatoes Sugar Turnip Soup, gravy Capsicum Water chestnuts Dried ginger Semolina Dill

topTomato An oven of baked mud, from north India (so tandoori roti, tandoori murg) Griddle Bay leaf Oil (generic, so sarson ka tel, moongphali ka tel etc.) Sesame Pigeon-peas

Saffron (stigma of the crocus flower) Nutmeg

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English Amaranthus Beetroot Bitter gourd Bottle gourd Brinjal Broccoli Cabbage Capsicum Carrot Cauliflower Chinese Spinach Cluster beans Coconut Colocassia Coriander leaves Corn cobs, maize Cucumber Curry leaves Drumstick Fenugreek leaves Garlic Ginger Green chilli

Telugu Thotakura Beetroot Kakarakaya Anapa Kaya Vankaya Broccoli Cabbage Bengulooru Mirapakaya Carrot Gobi puvvu /Cauliflower Bachalikura Goru Chikkudu Kobbarikaya Chamgadda Kothimeera Kankulu Dosakaya Karivepaku Mulakada Menthi kura Vellulli Allam Pachi mirapakaya Nimmakaya Mamidikaya Pudina Benda Kaya Vulligadda Batani Bangala dumpa Gummadikaya Mullangi Panasapattu Beera Kaya

Hindi Chaul Chukander Karela Lauki,doodhi Baigan Brocoli Patha gobi Shimla Mirch Gajar gobi Palak Gavar Nariyal Arbi Dhania Bhutta, makka Kheera Kadi patta Muranka Methi Lahan Adrak Hari mirch

Tamil Araikeerai Beetroot Pavakkai Suraikai Kathirikkai Brocoli Muttai Kosu Kuda milagai Carrot Pookosu Pasalai keerai Kothavarangai Thengai saepa killangu Kotthamalli ilai Makka Vellarikai Pavakkai Murungaikai Vendhayam Vellai poondu Engi pacha millakai

Malayalam Chomanachitra Beetroot Kaypakka Cheraikai Vazhuthininga Brocoli Muttakose Capsicum Carrot Cauliflower

Kannada Dantina Soppu Beetroot Kayppakka Sorekayi Badhanekayi Brocoli Kosugaddae Dodda menasinakayi Carrot Hookosu basale soppu Capparadavari Thenginakayi Sama gadde Kothumri soppu makke-jola churmuri Karabewina soppu Nugge Menthe Belluli Shunti hasiru menasina kaayi Nimbekayi

Guvar Thenga Chembu Malli Chola kani vellarikka Kariveppila Muringai Uluva Veluthulli Inji Pachamulagu

Lime or Lemon Mango raw Mintleaves Okra Onion Peas Potato Pumpkin Radish Raw Jackfruit Ridge gourd

Limbu Aam / Keri Pudina Bhindi Kanda Pyaaz Matar Aloo Kashipal Mooli Katahal Turia

Yelumicham palam Mangai Pudina ilai Vendaikai Vengayam Pattani Urulaikkilangu Parangikai Radish Pilapinju Pirkangai

Cherunaranga kazhikutta Pudina vendakka Ulli

Mavinkai Pudina bende kaayi Neeruli Battani Urulakkizhangu Alugedde mathan sigru Chakka Mathanga Mullangi Halasina kaayi Gosalleim

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Snake gourd Sorrel leaves Spinach Suran/Yam Sweet Potato Tapoica

Potlakaya Gongura Palakura Kanda gadda Ganusugadda

Chachind Pitwa Palak Sooran Shakarkand Yucca Tindoora Tamatar

Karra Pendalam Tindoora/Gherkins Dondakaya Tomota Tamota

Pudalangai pulitha kirai Pasalai Thandu karuna killangu Sakaravalli kizhangu Javarisi Kovakai Thakkali

Padavalanga Gongura Ela Cheera Chenna Kilangu Genasu Maricheeni kilangu Kovakai Thakkali

Padavalakai Pundi Pallya basaLe Chena genasu Kappa Tondekayi Tomaato

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