Fruits & Vegetables

Amla or the Indian Gooseberry, its many Indian names are,  Amalaki, Amloki, Nellikkai, Aanvala, Nelli Kaayi, Nellikka, Awla, Aanla Koli, Ambala, Ne...

Arbi and some of its common Indian names being, Chaama Gadda, Seppan Kizhangu, Arabi, Arui, Ghuiyan, Kesuvinagadde, Kochu, Arvee, Chembu, Alkudee, ...

Aubergine, brinjal, egg plant, a few of the Indian names are Peddha Vankaya, Baingan, Kathari Kai, Bhanta, Badanekaya, Begun, Baigan, Vazhuthananga...

Green Bird's eye chilli (whole). Shaped like a Bird's eye, hence the name, smaller than other chillies, common Indian names include Mirapakaya, Pac...

Bullet chilli (whole) is lean shaped, hence leaner than other chillies. The Indian names include Mirapakaya, Pacha Milagai, Kesa Zolokia, Lila Marc...

Chow chow, also known as Mirliton squash, common Indian names include Semma Vankaaya, Bengalure Vankaaya, Chow Chow, Cho-Cho, Semay Badanekayi. An ...

Coconut, Indian names include Nariyal, Narikol, Dab Narikel, Nariyel, Ona Kobbari, Nalikeram Theenga, Naral, Nadia/Sriphala, Pol, Thengai, Gola, Na...

Coriander leaves also called Chinese parsley or Cilantro, and its Indian names include Dhane sag, Kothmer, Hara dhania, Kothambari soppu, Daaniwal,...

Fresh Dill leaves belongs to the celery family, common Indian names include Sadhakuppi, Soa sag, Shatapushpamu, Vakataraha Thotakura, Soya Koora,Sa...

Drumstick, House radish or Moringa, common Indian names include Sajna danta, Saragavo, Sajjan-ki-phalli, Nuggekayi, Muringakkai, Shevaga sheng, Saj...

Fresh Dates, or the Date fruit, common Indian names include Khajoor, Khezur, Khejur, Khajoor, Khajoora, Eethapazham/Eendapazham, Khajur, Khajuri, R...

Garlic, common Indian names include Vellulli Paaya, Vellai Poondu,Ullipoondu, Lehsan, Ruhan, Rasuna, Vellulli, Lahsun, Bellulli, Rashun, Lassan, Ve...

Ginger, few common Indian names include Adarak, Allam, Inji, Aadi, Shuti, Ada, Ale, Ada, Ahdrak, Inguru, Adu, Sunti. Long used for its medicinal pr...

Green chilli (whole), common Indian names include Mirapakaya, Pacha Milagai, Kesa Zolokia, Kacha Longka/Kacha Morich, Mirchi, Kempu, Hasi Menasinak...

Green Curry leaves.Curry Leaf. The Indian names include Karivepaaku, Kalyamaaku, Kari Veppilai, Kadi Patta, Karibevina Soppu, Kari data, Karhi Patt...

Green Mangoes, Raw Mangoes common Indian names include Baala amra, Hara Aam, Kacha Aam, Mamindikaya. They contain Vitamin A and E enhancing one's h...

Guar or Cluster beans, common Indian names include Guvar, Gori Kayi, Chavali Kayi, Gavar, Guanra, France bean, Phaliyaan, Kothavarangai, Goru Chikk...

Indian Red Onions, Shallots common Indian names include Ullipaaya, Periya Venkgayam, Pyaaj, Eerulli, Ullagaddi, Peaj, Pyaaz, Savola/Valiya Ulli, Ka...

Indian Small Onions, common Indian names include Erragadda, Chinna Venkgayam, Chhote Pyaaj, Gundhun, Chottee pyaaz, Cuvannuli, Kande. Rich in vitam...

Indian Spinach Bunch,common Indian names include Paala Koora, Pasalai keerai, Palak, Palak soppu, Palong Shak, Palak/Saag, Cheera, Palak, Palanga S...

Karela or Bitter Gourd, common Indian names include Tita kerela, Korola/Uch-chhe, Kaarela, Hagala Kayi, Kaipakka/Paavaaka, Karle, Kalara, Karela, K...

Lok, Dudhi or Bottle Gourd also called Calabash cucumber, common Indian names include Sorakaaya/Anapakaya, Surai kai, Lauki, Lauaa, Dudhi, Ghiya. S...

Aubergine,brinjal,egg plant common Indian names include Peddha Vankaya, Baingan, Kathari Kai, Bhanta, Badanekaya, Begun, Baigan, Vazhuthananga, Van...

Long chilli common Indian names include Mirapakaya, Pacha Milagai, Kesa Zolokia, Kacha Longka/Kacha Morich, Mirchi, Kempu, Hasi Menasinakayi, Lila ...

Fresh Methi leaves, or Fenugreek leaves common Indian names include Methi sag, Methi, Menthina soppu, Uluva ila, Venthiya keeri, Menthkoora, Methi ...

Mint leaves or Pudina Patta, common Indian names include Pudhina, Podina, Phudino, Minchi Kola. The mint leaf fresh or dried is used in beverages a...

Mooli or Radish, common Indian names include Mula, Mulo/Mula, Mulo, Moolangi, Mullangki, Mula, Mula, Mooli, Rabu, Mullangi. An edible root vegetabl...

Okra or Ladies finger, common Indian names include Dherasa, Bhunda, Bhindi, Bende, Bindu, Vendakkai, Bhendi, Benda kayi. Rich in Vitamin C, fibres...

Papaya or Papaw, has its origins in the tropics, common Indian names include Paka Pepe, Papaya, Papita, Pharangi, Omakai, Popai, Amrut bhanda, pach...

Parwal, or pointed gourd, common Indian names include  Potol, Parwal, Parval, Patola, Kataki Potala, Kambupudalai, Kaadu padaval, Patolam, Parora. ...

Potato common Indian names include Bangala Dumpa, Urla Gadda, Aalu Gadda, Urulai Kizhangu, Aaloo, Aloogadde, Alu, Aale, Urlakizhangu, Batata, Aalu,...

Raw Plantain, common Indian names include Kanch Kela, Kela, Kela(hara), Bale kayi, Vazhakkai, Kele, Bantala kadali, Arati kayi. Starchy, eaten ripp...

Round Aubergine, small eggplant, Melongene, Guinea Squash, common Indian names include Cinna Vankaya, Baby Baingan. The round aubergine is a simila...

Round Aubergine, small eggplant, Melongene, Guinea Squash, common Indian names include Cinna Vankaya, Baby Baingan. The round aubergine is a simila...

Sweet Potato, common Indian names include Chilakada Dumpa, Sarkaraivalli Kizhangu, Shakarkand/Kanna, Genasu, Mishti Alu/Mitha Alu, Ranga Alu, Shaka...

Tindora or Ivy gourd also known as scarlet gourd, common Indian names include Donda Kaya, Kaki Donda kaya, Kovai/Kotturukanni/Naripputu/Vimpa, Kund...

Tomato, common Indian names include Rawangum, Takkali pazham, Tametokai, Tamaatar, Bilahi, Tometo, Taameta, Goodi hannu, Thakkaalli, Bilati Baigana...

 Turmeric Root, common Indian names include Haldi, Halodhi, Holud, Haldar, Arishina, Manjal, Halad, Haladi, Haldi, Kaha. It has been used in India ...

Valoor Papdi or Indian flat beans common Indian names include Pedda Chikkudukaya , Averai kai, Val papdi, Sem, Val papdi, Avarakya upperu, Sheem Pa...

Vine Tomatoes, common Indian names include Rawangum, Takkali pazham, Tametokai, Tamaatar, Bilahi, Tometo, Taameta, Goodi hannu, Thakkaalli, Bilati ...

Yellow Lime, common Indian names include Lebu, Kadgi limbu, Neembu, Nimbe, Nyomb, Cherunaranga, Musumbe, Gangakulia lebu, Nimbha, Elumichai, Nimma ...