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 kaaya
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 —Lady’s 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 mirchi—Capsicum
72. Beetroot —Beet
73. Gajar gadda —Carrot
74. Kobbari kaya —Coconut
75. Chamadumpa —Colacassia
76. Dosakayi –cucumber
77. Avise –linseed
78. Allum --ginger
79. Vellullipaya —Garlic
80. Nimmakaya —lemon
81. Kottimeera —Coriander
82. Karivepaku –Curry leaves
83. Bacchhali -- chinese spinach,oriental spinach, Ceylon
spinach. Malabar spinach etc.
84. Gongura -- Deccan-hemp;
85. Indian -hem,
86. Thota koora --- Amaranth Tender
87. Chukka koora --Etc. Chukka Ambat
88. Menti koora -- Fenugreek Leaves
89. Pudina —Mint
90. Ava Akkulu —Mustard leaves
91. Chinta chiguru –tamarind leaves
ENGLISH HINDI
Spices/Herbs
Turmeric Haldi

Coriander seeds, Coriander

Dhania
powder

Cloves Lavang
Fennel Saunf
Cinnamon Tuj/Dalchini
Cardamom Elaichi
Cilantro, Coriander leaves Dhania
Ginger Adrak
Garlic Lasun
Pepper corns Kalimirchi
Fenugreek seeds Methi
Red chili pepper lal Mirchi
Poppy seeds Khuskhus
Asafetida Hing
Saffron Kesar
Aniseed Sauf
Bay leaf, Cinnamon leaf Tej/Tuj patta
Cumin seeds Shah Jeera/Kala Jeera
Mustard seeds Rai/Sarson
Mint leaves Podina
Nuts/Dried fruit
Peanuts, Groundnuts moongphali
Cashew nut Kaju
Almonds Badam
Pistachio Pista
Walnut Akroot
Dates Kajhoor
dried Apricot Khumani
Raisin Kishmish
Grains/Flours
Gram flour Besan
All purpose flour (Maida) Maida
Wheat flour Atta, Chappathi flour
Par-boiled rice -----

Semolina Suji
Lentils dal
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 pilaf
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
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