Glossary of English to Hindi Terms
FRUITS |
English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Apple | Seb |
| Bael, Stone Apple, Bengal Quince | Bel, siriphal |
| Banana | Kela |
| Chakothra | Pomelo |
| Chin Fruit, Litchie | Lichee |
| Figs | Anjeer |
| Grapes | Angoor |
| Groundnuts | Moongfali |
| Guavas | Amrood |
| Jackfruit | Kathal |
| Jamoon | Jambul Fruit Java Plum |
| Mango | Aam |
| Mashmelon | Kharbooja |
| Mulberry | Shehtooth |
| Muskmelon Cantalope | Kharbooja |
| Orange | Santra |
| Papaya | Papeeta |
| Pear | Nashpati |
| Pineapple | Ananas |
| Plum | Aloobukara |
| Pomegranate | Anar |
| Sweet Lime | Mosambi |
| Watermelon | Tarbooj, Kalingad |
| Zizyphus | Ber, Bor | Dry Fruits |
| Almond | Badam |
| Apricot | Khumani |
| Cashewnut | Kaju |
| Currants | Kishmish |
| Dates | Khajoor |
| Pistachio | Pista |
| Raisins | Kishmish |
| Walnut | Akrot |
VEGETABLES |
English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Amaranth | Chauli, Chavleri |
| Arrowroot | Paniphal, Tikora |
| Ash Gourd | Petha |
| Asparagus | Shatwar, Sootmooli, Halyan |
| Asparagus | Musli |
| Avocado, Butterfruit | Makhanphal |
| Bell Pepper | Simla Mirch |
| Bengal Gram Leaves | Chaney Ki Bhaji (Hummus) |
| Bitter Gourd | Karela |
| Bottle Gourd | Lauki, Doodhi |
| Cabbage | Patha Gobi |
| Carrot | Gajar |
| Cauliflower | Phool Gobi |
| Chilli | Mirchi |
| Cluster Beans | Gowaar Phali |
| Colocasia | Arbi |
| Coriander Cilantro | Dhania |
| Corn Cobs, Maize | Bhutta, Makka |
| Corn Kernel | Makai |
| Cowpea | Lobia |
| Cucumber | Kakdi |
| Dillweed | Suvabhaji |
| Drumstick Leaves | Muranka Bhaji |
| French Beans | Flas Beans |
| Gardencress | Halim |
| Gherkins | Kunthroo, Goli, Tondli |
| Green Chilli | Hari Mirch |
| Indian Sorrel | Khatti Bhaji |
| Khesari Leaves | Masoor Bhaji |
| Lettuce | Kasmisaag |
| Lime or Lemon | Limbu |
| Lotus Stem | Kamal Kakadior, Bhien |
| Makhanphal | Avocado, Butterfruit |
| Mother's Best Friend, West Indian Ben | Muranka |
| Mushrooms | Goochi |
| Olives | Zetoon / Zaitoon |
| Onion | Kanda Pyaaz |
| Peas | Matar |
| Potato | Aloo |
| Pumpkin | Kadhu |
| Radish | Mooli |
| Red Sorrel | Chukka Bhaji |
| Salad Leaves, Endives | Gulsuchal |
| Spinach | Palak |
| Sweet Potato | Shakarkand |
| Tapioca | Simla Aloo |
| Tomato | Tamatar |
| Vegetables | Sabji |
| Water Chestnuts | Shingara |
| White Goose-Foot | Bathua | Leafy Vegetables |
| Leafy Greens | Patha Bhaji |
| Spring Onions | Kandey Ke Patthey |
| Salad Leaves | Slat Patta, Kasmi Sag |
SEEDS |
|
|---|---|
| Charmagaz paste: Seed mixture - muskmelon, watermelon, pumpkin, cucumber seeds in equal quantites. | English | Hindi |
| Aniseed | Saunf |
| Canna Edulus | Sabja |
| Cumin Seed | Jeera |
| Fenugreek Seeds | Methi |
| Kidney Beans | Rajma |
| Mustard Seeds | Rai |
| Nigella/Onion Seeds | Kalonji |
| Pomegranate Seeds | Anardhana |
| Poppy Seeds | Khuskhus |
| Safflower Seeds | Kardai, Kusumbha |
| Sesame | Til |
GRAINS |
English | Hindi | Cereals |
|---|---|
| Long grain rice | Basmati |
| Pearl Millet | Bajri Bajra |
| Horsebean | Urad |
| Oats | Jaee | Pulses |
| Pigeonpea, Redgram | Arhar |
| Green Gram | Moong |
| Fieldbean | Vaal |
DAIRY PRODUCTS |
English | Hindi | Solid |
|---|---|
| Cottage Cheese | Paneer |
| Cream | Malai |
| Dried whole milk Milk Thickened | Khoya, Mawa | Liquid |
| Butter Milk | Chaas |
| Curd | Dahi |
| Milk | Doodh |
PREPARED ITEMS |
English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Alum | Phitkari |
| Butter | Makhan |
| Clarified Butter | Ghee |
| Pickle | Achaar |
| Rock Salt | Sinda Namak |
| Vermicelli | Seviyan |
| Yeast | Khameer |
OTHER |
English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Citric Acid | Nimboo Sat |
| Caraway Seeds | Shajeer or Black Cumin Seeds |
| Aloe | Kuar Gandhal |
| Asafoetida | Hing |
| Thymol | Ajwain Ke Phool |
| Basil | Tulsi |
| Bay Leaf | Tejpan |
| Bengal Gram | Chana |
| Hemp | Bhang |
| Indian Gooseberry | Amla |
| Bhat | Soyabean |
| Black Pepper | Kali Mirch |
| Black Salt | Kala Namak |
| Catechu | Katha |
| Capsicum Cardamom | Ilaichi |
| Cinnamon | Dalchini |
| Oregano, Thyme / Carom Seeds | Ajwain |
| Snakegourd | Chichonda |
| Beetroot | Chacundar |
| Clove | Lavang |
| Cottonseed | Kapas |
| Coconut Oil | Khopre / Narial Ka Tel |
| Pulse | Toordal |
| Chestnut | Chota Akhrot |
| Cudpahnut | Chironji, Piyala, Charoli |
| Filbertnut | Chalguza |
| Coconut | Narial |
| Curry Leaves | Kadipatha |
| Dried Mango Powder | Amchoor |
| Drumstick | Muranka |
| Dry Fenugreek Leaves | Kasoori Methi |
| Castor | Erandi |
| Flaked, Beaten Rice | Poha, Chiwda |
| Flour | Atta |
| Sugarcane | Ganna, Ooos |
| Garlic | Lasan |
| Calabash Cucumber | Ghia Turai |
| Ginger | Soonth, Adrak |
| Gram Dal | Chana Dal |
| Gram Flour | Besan |
| Green Cardomom | Chhoti Ilaichi |
| Groundnut Oil | Singdana / Kalekai Tel |
| Star Gooseberry | Harfi |
| Horse Gram | Kulthi |
| Honey | Shahad |
| Barley | Jao |
| Jaggery, Molasses | Gud |
| Jowar | Sorghum |
| Broad Beans | Kali Seim Ki Phalli |
| Safflower | Kardi, Kusumbar |
| Italian Millet | Kangani |
| Sinapis | Kali Rai |
| Yellow Lentil | Masoor Dal |
| Mace | Javitri |
| Margosa | Neem |
| Mint | Pudina |
| Mustard Oil | Sarson Ka Tel |
| Myrtle | Henna |
| Eucalyptus | Nilgiri |
| Nutmeg | Jaiphal |
| Oil | Tel |
| Olive Oil | Zetoon Ka Tel |
| Betel Leaves, Piper | Paan |
| Parsley | Ajmoda, Ajmud |
| Plain Flour Flour Refines |
Maida |
| Puffed Rice | Mumurae |
| Elucine Coracana | Ragi, Nachni |
| Red Chilli | Lal Mirch |
| Rice | Chawal |
| Rose | Gulab |
| Rose Water | Gulab Jal |
| Star Anise | Dagad Phool |
| Saffron | Kesar |
| Sunflower | Surajmukhi |
| Salt | Namak |
| Screwpine | Kewra |
| Semolina | Sooji, Rava |
| Silver Leaves | Varak |
| Split Green Gram | Moong Dal |
| Split Black Gram | Urad Dal |
| Sugar | Cheeni |
| Swordbeans | Talwarphalli |
| Tamarind | Imli |
| Turmeric | Haldi |
| Vegetable Oil | Vanaspati |
| Vinegar | Sirka |
| Wheat | Gehu |
| Whole Wheat Flour | Gehu Atta |