Popular Dry Fruit Names in Marathi • India Gardening

Check out the informative list on some of the most popular Dry Fruit Names in Marathi, the native languague of Maharashtra!

Dry fruits are known as a ‘punch of nutrients,’ thanks to the fact that they’re packed with essential vitamins. Here’s an exclusive list showcasing some popular Dry Fruit Names in Marathi!

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Dry Fruit Names in Marathi

1. Walnut (Akhrot)

Marathi Name: Akrod

Thanks to its high antioxidant contents, walnut is famous as an anti-aging superfood.

2. Pistachio (Pista)

Marathi Name: Pista

Toss them atop desserts, shakes or make their ‘barfi‘, pistachio complements all!

3. Lotus Seed (Makhana)

Marathi Name: Makhana / Kamalche Bee

Be it untimely hunger pangs, or a fasting day, roasted makhanas serves as a top choice in both.

4. Almond (Badam)

Marathi Name: Badaam

Consuming a handful of almonds daily keeps cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight in check.

5. Cashew (Kaju)

Marathi Name: Kaju

Buttery flavored cashews are delightful garnish for Kheer, Biryani, and Savory dishes.

6. Peanut (Moongphalli)

Marathi Name: Shengdana

Roasted and deep-fried peanuts, with a salty pinch, always tantalize the tastebuds.

7. Pinenut (Chilgoza)

Marathi Name: Chilgoza

Earthy flavored chilgoza, with a slight piney note, goes well in pesto and desserts.

8. Dried Fig (Anjeer)

Marathi Name: Rumbadi / Umbar

The high fiber content of fig curbs down food cravings.

9. Sesame Seed (Tilli)

Marathi Name: Til

With a nutty and crunchy taste, roasted til enhances the food flavor.

10. Dry Date (Khajur)

Marathi Name: Kharik

Nutritious dates are prized for their natural sweetness and longer shelf life.

11. Flax Seed (Alsi)

Marathi Name: Javasu

One tablespoon of Alsi not only controls cholesterol but also keeps eye and skin healthy.

12. Raisin (Kishmish)

Marathi Name: Manuka / Bedana

The goodness of raisin can be mixed with kheer and fruit shakes.

13. Sunflower Seed (Surajmukhi Beej)

Marathi Name: Suryaphul Biyane

High in antioxidants and Vitamin-E, skin conscious must include sunflower seeds in their diet.

14. Prunes (Sukha Aloobukhara)

Marathi Name: Alubhukhar

Known for its high nutrition profile, adding prunes in diet relieves arthritis and vision problems.

15. Water Chestnut (Singhara)

Marathi Name: Shingada

Boiled singhara is popular snack food, while its grounded flour is made into Farali Sheera.

16. Arrowroot (Ararot)

Marathi Name: Ararot

Arrowroot flour is a great egg substitute for vegan muffins and cookies recipes.

17. Dried Apricot (Khubani)

Marathi Name: Jardalu

Star ingredient of Mughlai Pulav, Khubani is touted to keep sugar craving in check.

18. Nutmeg (Jayphal)

Marathi Name: Jayphal

Apart from flavoring the meat dish, Nutmegs are a vital ingredients of garam masala.

19. Poppy Seed (Khaskhas)

Marathi Name: Khaskhas / Khuskhus

Its seeds pep up the flavor of paneer gravy and also made into lip-smacking Halwa.

20. Cudpahnut (Chironji)

Marathi Name: Charauli

The topping of nutty and sweet cudpahnut intensifies the flavor of pudding and kheer.