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Glossary of English to Hindi Terms

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FRUITS
English Hindi
Apple Sabe
Bael, Stone apple, Bengal quince Bel, siriphal
Banana Kela
Chakothra Pomelo
Chin fruit, litchie Lichee
Figs Amjeer
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
Screwpine Kewra
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