Indian Cooking Glossary
Indian Cuisine is overwhelmingly vegetarian
friendly and employs a variety of different fruits & vegetables that vary
in name from region to region within the country. The following is a collection
of common Indian Vegetables & Fruits in English, Tamil & Hindi
languages. Hope this will be helpful for identifying the various vegetables
& fruits by their names, especially in the cross-regional, international
markets.
Vegetable Names
Vegetables are a rich source of antioxidants
and protect us from many diseases. Green vegetables contain essential vitamins
& minerals and are very beneficial for health.
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English
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Tamil
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Hindi
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Onion
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Vengayam
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Pyaz
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Tomato
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Thakkali
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Tamatar
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Potato
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Urulaikizhangu
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Aloo
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Carrot
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Carrot
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Gajar
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Beetroot
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Beetroot
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Chukander
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Cluster Beans
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Kothavarangai
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Gavar
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Drumstick
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Murngaikkai
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Sahjan
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Brinjal / Eggplant
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Kathirikkai
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Baingan
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Cauliflower
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Cauliflower
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Phoolgobi
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Peas
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Pattani
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Mutter
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Ladies finger / Okra
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Vendakkai
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Bhindi
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Mango
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Mangai
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Kaccha Aam
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Gooseberry
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Nellilkkai
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Aam
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Green Chilly
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Pacchai Milagai
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Hari Mirch
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Ginger
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Inji
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Adarak
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Garlic
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Poondu
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Lashun
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Radish
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Mullangi
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Mooli
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Bittergourd
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Pavakkai
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Karela
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Bottlegourd
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Sorakkai
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Lauki
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Ashgourd
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Poosanikkai
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Petha
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Lemon / Lime
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Elumichai
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Nimbu
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Curry leaves
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Karuvepilai
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Cadipetta
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Coriander leaves
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Kothumallil
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Dhaniya
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Mint leaves
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Pudhina
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Pudina
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Ridgegourd
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Peerkangai
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Tori/
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Snakegourd
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Pudalangai
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Padwal/ Chichinda
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Capsicum
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Kudai milagai
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Shimla mirch
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Coconut
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Thengai
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Nariyal
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Yam
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Senaikizhangu
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sooran
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Fruits Name :
Fruits are a great-tasting way to get
vitamins, minerals and fiber. They are the key to any healthy person. They
supply us with their nutition and juice. They are more beneficial for those who
want to lose weight, improve health, and regulate the blood circulation and
digestion.
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English
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Tamil
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Hindi
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Banana
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Vazhai
pazham
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Kela
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Orange
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Orange
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Narangi
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Apple
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Apple
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Seb
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Pomegranate
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Madhulam
pazham
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Anar
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Grapes
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Thiratchai
Pazham
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Angoor
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Mango
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Maampazham
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Aam
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Jack
Fruit
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Palappazham
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Katahal
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Water
Melon
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Tharboosani
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Tharbooz
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Pineapple
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Anasi
Pazham
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Ananas
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Gooseberry
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Nellilkkai
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Amla
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Blueberry
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Avuri
Nelli
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Nilabadari
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Apricot
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Sarkarai
badam
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Khoobani
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Custard
Apple
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Seethapazham
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Papita
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Guava
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Koiyapazham
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Amrud
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Sweet
Lime
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Sathukudi
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Mosambi
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Figs
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Athipazham
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Anjeer
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Dates
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Perichampazham
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Kajoor
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Raisins
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Ularthiratchai
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Kismis
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Sapota
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Sapota
Pazham
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Chikkoo
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Pear
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Berikkai
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Nasapati
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Lemon
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Elumicham
Pazham
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Bara
Nimbu
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Papaya
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Pappali
Pazham
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Papita
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Musk
Melon
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Khirni
Pazham
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Kharbooja
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Woodapple
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Vilam
Pazham
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Kaith
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6 Yummy Comments:
Jay, I've pinned your vegetable/fruit glossary on my Around the World Board.
hi jay, this is very interesting and sure will help a lot of people.
i guess i can use this sometime too. thanks for sharing a great idea.
this is very useful Jay. Bookmarking it!
I love this post & information - very helpful :-)
useful n thanx 4 dis
that great....i stumbled onto your blog by accident but now i have bookmarked it and going to be your regular visitor. I love to eat and when it comes to indian food, my mouth drools.
Regards
Sanyam
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