Glossary of Bengali to Hindi to English Terms
MILK PRODUCTS |
Bengali | Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| Chhana | Paneer | Cottage Cheese |
| Doi | Dahi | Yogurt |
| Ghee | Ghee | Clarified Butter |
| Ghole | Lassi | Yogurt Drink |
| Khoa/Kheer | Khoya | Thickened Milk |
| Payesh | Kheer | Rice Pudding |
CEREALS |
Bengali | Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| Atta | Atta | Whole Wheat Flour |
| Bhaat | Chawal | Cooked Rice |
| Chaler Guro | Chawal Atta | Rice Flour |
| Chirey | Chura, Poha | Flattened or Beaten Rice |
| Moida | Maida | Wheat Flour |
| Moori | Moori | Puffed Rice |
| Sewai | Sewai | Vermicelli |
| Siddha Chaal | Ushna Chawal | Parboiled Rice |
| Sooji | Sooji | Semolina |
LENTILS |
Bengali | Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| Arhar Dal | Toor/Toovar Dal | Split Pigeon Peas |
| Besan | Besan | Chickpea Flour |
| Bori | Bori | Small Sundried Cones of Lentil Paste |
| Kabuli Chhola | Kabuli Chana | Chick Peas |
| Chholar Dal | Chana Dal | Bengal Gram |
| Kalai/Biuli Dal | Urad Dal | Black Gram |
| Matar Dal | Matar Dal | Dried Peas |
| Munger Dal | Moong Dal | Moong Beans or Green Gram |
| Musurir Dal | Masoor Dal | Red Lentil |
| Papar | Papad | Poppadum |
VEGETABLES |
Bengali | Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| Alu | Alu | Potato |
| Bandha Kopi | Bund Gobi | Cabbage |
| Begoon | Baigan | Brinjal/Aubergine/Eggplant |
| Enchor | Kancha Kanthal | Green Jackfruit |
| Gajar | Gajar | Carrot |
| Jhingey | Torai | Ridged Gourd |
| Kanch Kala | Kacha Kela | Green Banana/Plantain |
| Khosha | Chhilke | Peels, Scrapings |
| Kochu | Ghuiyan | Taro/Arum Root |
| Korola, Ucchey | Karela | Bitter Gourd/Melon |
| Kumro | Kaddu | Red Pumpkin |
| Lau | Lauki | White/Bottle Gourd |
| Matarshuti | Hara Matar | Green Peas |
| Mocha | Kele-Ka-Phool | Banana Blossom/Spadex |
| Moolo | Mooli | Daikon/Horse Radish |
| Neem Pata | Neem Patti | Margosa Leaves |
| Ole | Ole | Elephant Yam |
| Paan | Paan | Betle Leaf |
| Palang Saag | Palak | Spinach |
| Phulkopi | Gobi | Cauliflower |
| Piaj | Piaz | Onion |
| Piaj Koli | Piaz Patti | Spring Onion Shoots |
| Potol | Parval/Palwal | Pointed Gourd |
| Ranga Alu | Shakarkhand | Sweet Potato |
| Saag | Saag | Leafy Vegetables |
| Salgam | Salgam | Turnip |
| Shosha | Kheera | Cucumber |
| Sheem | Seem | Broad Bean |
| Sorshey Saag | Sarso-Ki-Saag | Mustard Greens |
| Thor | Kele-Ki-Tana | White Pith of Banana Plant Stem |
FRUITS AND NUTS |
Bengali | Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| Aam | Aam | Mango |
| Anaras | Ananas | Pineapple |
| Caju | Caju | Cashew |
| Chine Badam | Mung Phali | Peanut |
| Kala | Kela | Banana |
| Kamala Lebu | Santra | Orange |
| Kancha Aam | Keri/Kacha Aam | Unripe/Green Mango |
| Kanthal | Kathal | Jackfruit |
| Kishmish | Kismis | Raisin |
| Kool | Ber | Indian Plum |
| Lebu | Nimbu | Lemon |
| Narkel | Nariyal | Coconut |
| Pepey | Papita | Papaya [Ripe=Fruit, Unripe=Veg] |
| Pesta | Pesta | Pistachio |
| Peyara | Amrood | Guava |
| Tentul | Imli | Tamarind |
FISH |
Bengali | Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bhetki | Bhetki Machchi | Beckti |
| Chingri | Jhinga | Prawns/Shrimp |
| Gurjali | Ravas | Indian Salmon |
| Ilish | Hilsa Machchi | Hilsa |
| Kankra | Kakkra | Crab |
| Koi | - | Climbing Perch |
| Maachh | Machchi | Fish |
| Maachher Dim | Machchi-Ka-Anda | Roe |
| Magur, Shinghi, Tangra | Magur, Singhi, Tangra | Cat Fish |
| Pabda | Pupta | Indian Butter Fish |
| Parshey | Boi | Mullet |
| Rui, Mrigel, Katla | Rohu, Mirgel, Katla | Carp, Buffalo Fish |
| Shole | Shole | Murrel |
| Topshey | Topsi | Mango Fish |
MEAT AND POULTRY |
Bengali | Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bherar Mangsho | Bheri | Mutton |
| Chaap | Chaap | Rib Chop |
| Dim | Anda | Egg |
| Gorur Mangsho | Gai-Ka-Gosht | Beef |
| Hansh | Batak | Duck |
| Keema | Keema | Mince/Ground Meat |
| Khashi | Khashi | Fattened Castrated Goat |
| Mangsho | Gosht | Meat |
| Murgi | Murgh | Chicken |
| Pantha | Bakri | Goat |
| Suwarer Mangsho | Suwar-Ka-Gosht | Pork |
BREAD |
Bengali | Hindi | English |
|---|---|---|
| Kochuri | Kachori | Fried wheat pastry with seasoned filling |
| Luchi | Luchi | Puffed fried fllour bread |
| Porota | Paratha | Thick crispy bread grilled in ghee |
| Pau Ruti | Pau Roti | Loaf Bread |
| Ruti | Chapati | Unleavened whole wheat flour bread |