Glossary of English to Hindi to Malayalam Terms
FRUITS |
English | Hindi | Malayalam |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Seb | Apple |
| Bael, Stone Apple, Bengal Quince | Bel, Siriphal | Not Available |
| Banana | Kela | Pazham |
| Chakothra | Pomelo | Not Available |
| Chin Fruit, Litchie | Lichee | Lichee |
| Figs | Anjeer | Sakku |
| Grapes | Angoor | Munthiri |
| Groundnuts | Moongfali | Kappalandi |
| Guavas | Amrood | Payrakka |
| Jackfruit | Kathal | Chakka Pazham |
| Jamoon | Jambul fruit java plum | Not Available |
| Mango | Aam | Manga |
| Mashmelon | Kharbooja | Bumblee Naranga |
| Mulberry | Shehtooth | Mulberry |
| Muskmelon Cantalope | Kharbooja | Not Available |
| Orange | Santra | Orange |
| Papaya | Papeeta | Papaya |
| Pear | Nashpati | Sabarjelly |
| Pineapple | Ananas | Pineapple |
| Plum | Aloobukara | Plum |
| Pomegranate | Anar | Pomengranate |
| Sweet Lime | Mosambi | Musambi |
| Watermelon | Tarbooj, Kalingad | Thannimathan |
| Zizyphus | Ber, Bor | Not Available | DRY FRUITS |
| Almond | Badam | Badam |
| Apricot | Khumani | Apricot |
| Cashewnut | Kaju | Parangandi |
| Currants | Kishmish | Kishmis |
| Dates | Khajoor | Eenthapazham |
| Pistachio | Pista | Pista |
| Raisins | Kishmish | Kishmis |
| Walnut | Akrot | Walnut |
VEGETABLES |
English | Hindi | Malayalam |
|---|---|---|
| Amaranth | Chauli, Chavleri | Not Available |
| Arrowroot | Paniphal, Tikora | Panjipullu |
| Ash Gourd | Petha | Vazhuthanaga |
| Asparagus | Shatwar, Sootmooli, Halyan | Asparagus |
| Asparagus | Musli | Asparagus |
| Avocado, Butterfruit | Makhanphal | Aathachakka |
| Bell Pepper | Simla Mirch | Kurumulaku |
| Bengal Gram Leaves | Chaney Ki Bhaji (Hummus) | Kadala Ela |
| Bitter Gourd | Karela | Vazhuthananga |
| Bottle Gourd | Lauki, Doodhi | Not Available |
| Cabbage | Patha Gobi | Cabbage |
| Carrot | Gajar | Carrot |
| Cauliflower | Phool Gobi | Cauliflower |
| Chilli | Mirchi | Mulaku |
| Cluster Beans | Gowaar Phali | Achinga |
| Colocasia | Arbi | Not Available |
| Coriander Cilantro | Dhania | Malliela |
| Corn Cobs, Maize | Bhutta, Makka | Cholam |
| Corn Kernel | Makai | Chola Thodu |
| Cowpea | Lobia | Not Available |
| Cucumber | Kakdi | Vellarikka |
| Dillweed | Suvabhaji | Not Available |
| Drumstick Leaves | Muranka Bhaji | Murangakka |
| French Beans | Flas Beans | Beans |
| Gardencress | Halim | Not Available |
| Gherkins | Kunthroo, Goli, Tondli | Kovakka |
| Green Chilli | Hari Mirch | Pacha Mulaku |
| Indian Sorrel | Khatti Bhaji | Not Available |
| Khesari Leaves | Masoor Bhaji | Kesari Leaves |
| Lettuce | Kasmisaag | Lettuce |
| Lime or Lemon | Limbu | Naranga |
| Lotus Stem | Kamal Kakadior, Bhien | Thamara Valayam |
| Makhanphal | Avocado, Butterfruit | Aatachakka |
| Mother's best friend, West Indian = Ben | Muranka | Not Available |
| Mushrooms | Goochi | Koon |
| Olives | Zetoon / Zaitoon | Not Available |
| Onion | Kanda Pyaaz | Savola |
| Peas | Matar | Peas |
| Potato | Aloo | Orulakayzhangu |
| Pumpkin | Kadhu | Mathanga |
| Radish | Mooli | Radish |
| Red Sorrel | Chukka Bhaji | Not Available |
| Salad Leaves, Endives | Gulsuchal | Salad Ellakal |
| Spinach | Palak | Cheera |
| Sweet Potato | Shakarkand | Mathurakayzhangu |
| Tapioca | Simla Aloo | Kappa |
| Tomato | Tamatar | Thakkali |
| Vegetables | Sabji | Pachakari |
| Water Chestnuts | Shingara | Not Available |
| White Goose-Foot | Bathua | Not Available | LEAFY VEGETABLES |
| Leafy Greens | Patha Bhaji | Ellakal |
| Spring Onions | Kandey Ke Patthey | Spring Onions |
| Salad Leaves | Slat Patta, Kasmi=20 Sag | Salad Ellakal |
SEEDS |
English | Hindi | Malayalam |
|---|---|---|
| Charmagaz paste: Seed mixture - muskmelon, watermelon, pumpkin, cucumber seeds in = equal quantites. | ||
| Aniseed | Saunf | Uluva |
| Canna edulus | Sabja | Not Available |
| Cumin seed | Jeera | Jeerakom |
| Fenugreek seeds | Methi | Jeerakom |
| Kidney beans | Rajma | Rajma |
| Mustard seeds | Rai | Kaduku |
| Nigella/Onion seeds | Kalonji | Not Available |
| Pomegranate seeds | Anardhana | Anar seeds |
| Poppy Seeds | Khuskhus | Khuskhus |
| Safflower seeds | Kardai, kusumbha | Not Available |
| Sesame | Til | Sesame |
GRAINS |
English | Hindi | Malayalam | CEREALS |
|---|---|---|
| Long Grain Rice | Basmati | Basmati |
| Pearl Millet | Bajri Bajra | Not Available |
| Horsebean | Urad | Uzhunnu |
| Oats | Jaee | Oats | PULSES |
| Pigeonpea, Redgram | Arhar | Vanpayru |
| Green gram | Moong | Cherupayaru |
| Fieldbean | Vaal | Payar |
DAIRY PRODUCTS |
English | Hindi | Malayalam | SOLID |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Cheese | Paneer | Cheese |
| Cream | Malai | Venna |
| Dried Whole Milk Milk Thickened | Khoya, Mawa | Katti Paalu | LIQUID |
| Butter Milk | Chaas | Moru |
| Curd | Dahi | Thayiru |
| Milk | Doodh | Paalu |
PREPARED ITEMS |
English | Hindi | Malayalam |
|---|---|---|
| Alum | Phitkari | Not Available |
| Butter | Makhan | Venna |
| Clarified Butter | Ghee | Nai |
| Pickle | Achaar | Achar |
| Rock Salt | Sinda Namak | Kallu Uppu |
| Vermicelli | Seviyan | Saymya |
| Yeast | Khameer | Yeast |
OTHER |
English | Hindi | Malayalam |
|---|---|---|
| Citric Acid | Nimboo Sat | Citric Acid |
| Caraway Seeds | Shajeer or Black Cumin Seeds | Jeerakom |
| Aloe | Kuar Gandhal | Aloe |
| Asafoetida | Hing | Kaayam |
| Thymol | Ajwain Ke Phool | Tymbulam |
| Basil | Tulsi | Tulsi |
| Bay Leaf | Tejpan | Bay & Leaf |
| Bengal Gram | Chana | Kadala |
| Hemp | Bhang | Not Available |
| Indian Gooseberry | Amla | Nellikka |
| Bhat | Soyabean | Soyabean |
| Black Pepper | Kali Mirch | Kurumulaku |
| Black Salt | Kala Namak | Karutha Uppu |
| Catechu | Katha | Not Available |
| Capsicum Cardamom | Ilaichi | Capsicum |
| Cinnamon | Dalchini | Patta |
| Oregano, Thyme/Carom Seeds | Ajwain | Not Available |
| Snakegourd | Chichonda | Vazhuthanga |
| Beetroot | Chacundar | Beetroot |
| Clove | Lavang | Grampo |
| Cottonseed | Kapas | Cottonseed |
| Coconut Oil | Khopre/Narial Ka Tel | Velichenna |
| Pulse | Toordal | Parippu |
| Chestnut | Chota Akhrot | Not Available |
| Cudpahnut | Chironji, Piyala, Charoli | Not Available |
| Filbertnut | Chalguza | Not Available |
| Coconut | Narial | Thaynga |
| Curry leaves | Kadipatha | Curry Veppilla |
| Dried Mango Powder | Amchoor | Manga Podi |
| Drumstick, | Muranka | Muranka |
| Dry Fenugreek Leaves | Kasoori Methi | Uluva Leaves |
| Castor | Erandi | Avanakanna |
| Flaked, Beaten Rice | Poha, Chiwda | Onakkal Ari |
| Flour | Atta | Atta |
| Sugarcane | Ganna, Ooos | Karimbu |
| Garlic | Lasan | Velluthulli |
| Calabash Cucumber | Ghia Turai | Kukumber |
| Ginger | Soonth, Adrak | Ingi |
| Gram dal | Chana dal | Kadala Parippu |
| Gram Flour | Besan | Kadalpodi |
| Green Cardomom | Chhoti Ilaichi | Ellakka |
| Groundnut Oil | Singdana/Kalekai Tel | Nallenna |
| Star gooseberry | Harfi | Nellika |
| Horse Gram | Kulthi | Parippu |
| Honey | Shahad | Thaen |
| Barley | Jao | Barley |
| Jaggery, Molasses | Gud | Sarkkara |
| Jowar | Sorghum | Not Available |
| Broad Beans | Kali Seim Ki Phalli | Amarkka |
| Safflower | Kardi, Kusumbar | Safflower |
| Italian Millet | Kangani | Italian Millet |
| Sinapis | Kali rai | Sinapis |
| Screwpine | Kewra | Screwpine |
| Yellow Lentil | Masoor Dal | Thora Parippu |
| Mace | Javitri | Mace |
| Margosa | Neem | Veppu |
| Mint | Pudina | Puthina |
| Mustard Oil | Sarson Ka Tel | Kaduku Enna |
| Myrtle | Henna | Mylangi |
| Eucalyptus | Nilgiri | Eucaly |
| Nutmeg | Jaiphal | Nutmeg |
| Oil | Tel | Enna |
| Olive Oil | Zetoon Ka Tel | Olive Enna |
| Betel Leaves, Piper | Paan | Vettila |
| Parsley | Ajmoda, Ajmud | Parsley |
| Plain Flour Flour Refines |
Maida | Maida |
| Puffed Rice | Mumurae | Choru |
| Elucine Coracana | Ragi, Nachni | Ragi |
| Red Chilli | Lal Mirch | Chuvanna Mulaku |
| Rice | Chawal | Choru |
| Rose | Gulab | Rose |
| Rose Water | Gulab Jal | Panninir |
| Star Anise | Dagad Phool | Uluva |
| Saffron | Kesar | Kumkumam Poo |
| Sunflower | Surajmukhi | Suryakanthi |
| Salt | Namak | Uppu |
| Semolina | Sooji, Rava | Rava |
| Silver Leaves | Varak | Not Available |
| Split Green Gram | Moong Dal | Pacha Parippu |
| Split Black Gram | Urad dal | Uzhunnu Parippu |
| Sugar | Cheeni | Panjarsara |
| Swordbeans | Talwarphalli | Not Available |
| Tamarind | Imli | Puli |
| Turmeric | Haldi | Manjal |
| Vegetable Oil | Vanaspati | Dalda |
| Vinegar | Sirka | Vinagiri |
| Wheat | Gehu | Godahmbu |
| Whole Wheat Flour | Gehu Atta | Godahmbu podi |