- Like
- Digg
- Del
- Tumblr
- VKontakte
- Flattr
- Buffer
- Love This
- Odnoklassniki
- Meneame
- Blogger
- Amazon
- Yahoo Mail
- Gmail
- AOL
- Newsvine
- HackerNews
- Evernote
- MySpace
- Mail.ru
- Viadeo
- Line
- Comments
- Yummly
- SMS
- Viber
- Telegram
- Subscribe
- Skype
- Facebook Messenger
- Kakao
- LiveJournal
- Yammer
- Edgar
- Fintel
- Mix
- Instapaper
- Copy Link
Ever wondered what do we call vegetables in our local tongue? Here are some of the famous Vegetable Names in Indian Languages!
Always wanted to know what your favorite vegetable is called in India? With so many types, it becomes really interesting to find out what they are called in India! Here are some of the most popular Vegetable Names in Indian Languages!
1. Bottle Gourd
Botanical Name:Â Lagenaria siceraria
Common Indian Names
- Lauki, Ghia (Hindi)
- Doodhi (Marathi)
- Tumda (Gujarati)
- Ladu,Lau (Bengali)
- Lau (Oriya)
- Pechura (Malyalam)
- Sorekayi, Esugai Balli (Kannada)
- Surakkai (Tamil)
- Anapa Kaya (Telgu)
- Zeeth (Kashmiri)
2. Bitter Gourd
Botanical Name:Â Momordica charantia
Common Indian Names
- Karela, Kathilla, Poraru (Hindi)
- Karle (Marathi)
- Karelu (Gujarati)
- Karala (Bengali)
- Changkha (Oriya)
- Pavvakkai/Iracavalli (Tamil)
- Kakara (Telugu)
- Haagalakaay (Kannada)
- Pavaykka, Kayppa (Malayalam)
- Karon akhabi (Manipuri)
3. Cucumber
Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
Common Indian Names
- Khira, Kheera (Hindi)
- Sitachinni, Kankri (Marathi)
- Shausha, shasha (Bengali)
- Kakdi (Oriya)
- Vellarikkay (Tamil)
- Dosakaya (Telugu)
- Vellari (Malayalam)
- Soutekayi (Kannada)
- Thabi (Manipuri)
4. Pumpkin
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Common Indian Names
- Kaddu,Kumda,Bhopla,Mitha-Kaddu,Kohada (Hindi)
- Kohala,Kala Bhopala (Marathi)
- Kohlu (Gujarati)
- Kumra, Meetha Kumbra (Bengali)
- Khakharu, Meetha Kokharu (Oriya)
- Parangi (Tamil)
- Budadegummadi, Budide-gummadi (Telugu)
- Bileegumbala,Boodugummadi (Kannada)
- Kumplanna, Kumapalm (Malayalam)
- Paarimal (Kashmiri)
- Mairen (Manipuri)
- Rangalao (Assmese)
- Sitaphal, Halwa kaddu (Punjabi)
5. Beetroot
Botanical Name:Â Beta vulgaris
Common Indian Names
- Chukandar (Hindi)
- Biitt (Marathi)
- Beet (Tamil)
- Beetroot (Telugu)
6. Brinjal
Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
Common Indian Names
- Eggplant (English)
- Baingan (Hindi)
- Vange (Marathi)
- Ringna (Gujarati)
- Begun (Bengali)
- Baigana, Baigan (Oriya)
- Kathirikai (Tamil)
- Vankaya, Sannvankaya (Telugu)
- Gulla, Badanekai (Kannada)
- Vazhuthananga (Malayalam)
- Waangum (Kashmiri)
- Bataun, Baingan (Punjabi)
7. Apple Gourd/Indian Squash
Botanical Name: Praecitrullus fistulosus
Common Indian Names
- Tinda (Hindi)
- Tendli, Bimbi, Kondvalli, Dhemase (Marathi)
- Tinsa (Gujarati)
- Lau (Bengali)
- Pinju Poosani (Tamil)
- Chinna Gummadikay (Telugu)
- Ney Kumbalanga (Malyalam)
8. Capsicum
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Common Indian Names
- Shimla Mirch (Hindi)
- Dobli Mirch (Marathi)
- Shimla Mirch (Bengali)
- Kudamilagai (Tamil)
- Capsicum (Telugu)
- Kuda Mulagu (Malayalam)
- Donne Menasinakaayi (Kannada)
- Simla Mirch (Punjabi)
9. Cauliflower
Botanical Name:Â Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Common Indian Names
- Gobhi, Phoolgobhi (Hindi)
- Phulakobi (Marathi)
- Phulakapi (Bengali)
- Kalihpilavar(Tamil)
- Kaliphlavar (Telugu)
- Hukosu (Kannada)
- Kealiphlavar (Malyalam)
10. Drumsticks
Botanical Name:Â Moringa oleifera
Common Indian NamesÂ
- Sehjana (Hindi)
- Shevga, Shengul, Badaga (Marathi)
- Mitho Saragavo (Gujarati)
- Sajane (Bengali)
- Sajana (Oriya)
- Murungai (Tamil)
- Mochakamu, Mulaga (Telugu)
- Guggala, Mochaka mara (Kannada)
- Muringai (Malayalam)
- Shajna (Manipuri)
- Sohanjna (Punjabi)
- Chajina (Assamese)
11. Peas
Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
Common Indian Names
- Matar (Hindi)
- Vatane (Marathi)
- Patana (Gujarati)
- Matar (Bengali)
- Pattani (Tamil)
- Gundusanighelu, Pantanlu (Telugu)
- Batgadle, Bahtahna (Kannada)
- Pattani (Malayalam)
12. Spinach
Botanical Name:Â Spinacia oleracea
Common Indian Names
- Palak (Hindi)
- Palaka (Marathi)
- Saka (Bengali)
- Poi (Oriya)
- Keerai (Tamil)
- Palakura (Telugu)
- Soppu (Kannada)
- Cira (Malayalam)
- Paleng (Assamese)
13. Potato
Botanical Name:Â Solanum tuberosum
Common Indian Names
- Alu, Aloo (Hindi)
- Batata (Marathi)
- Batakani (Gujarati)
- Alu (Bengali)
- Bilati (Oriya)
- Urulai (Tamil)
- Bangaladumpa (Telugu)
- Alugadde (Kannada)
- Urulakkilann (Malayalam)
- Olu (Kashmiri)
14. Tomato
Botanical Name:Â Solanum lycopersicum
Common Indian Names
- Tamatar (Hindi)
- Tometo (Marathi)
- Tametam (Gujrati)
- Tameto (Bengali)
- Takkali (Tamil)
- Tomatos (Telugu)
- Tomayatoes (Kannada)
15. Onions
Botanical Name :Â Allium cepa
Common Indian Names
- Pyaz (Hindi)
- Kanda (Marathi)
- Dungali (Gujarati)
- Pemyaja (Bengali)
- Piaja (Oriya)
- Venkayam (Tamil)
- Ullipaya (Telugu)
- Irulli (Kannada)
- Ulli (Malayalam)
- Ganda (Kashmiri)
16. Garlic
Botanical Name:Â Allium sativum
Common Indian Names
- Lahsan, Lahsun, (Hindi)
- Lasuna (Marathi)
- Lasana (Gujarati)
- Rasuna (Bengali)
- Acanam (Tamil)
- Velluli (Telugu)
- Belluli (Kannada)
- Vellulli (Malayalam)
- Chanam (Manipuri)
- Naharu (Assamese)
- Purunvar (Mizo)
17. Coriander/Cilantro
Botanical Name:Â Coriandrum sativum
Common Indian Names
- Dhaniya (Hindi)
- Kothimbira (Marathi)
- Dhana (Gujarati)
- Dhane (Bengali)
- Kotthu Malli (Tamil)
- Kottimira (Telugu)
- Kottambari (Kannada)
- Malli (Malayalam)
- Phadigom (Manipur)
- Daanival (Kashmiri)
18. Cabbage
Botanical Name:Â Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Common Indian Names
- Band Gobhi (Hindi)
- Kobi (Marathi)
- Kobi, Kobij (Gujarati)
- Bnadhakopi (Bengali)
- Kovicu (Tamil)
- Kosu (Telugu)
- Elekosu (Kannada)
- Muttkkoos (Malayalam)
19. Green Chilli
Botanical Name:Â Capsicum annuum
Common Indian Names
- Hari Mirch (Hindi)
- Hiravya mircaya (Marathi)
- Kamka Lanka (Bengali)
- Mulaga (Tamil)
- Paccimirchi (Telugu)
- Hasiru menasinakayi (Kannada)
- Pacha Mulagu (Malayalam)
- Morok (Manipuri)
20. Lemon
Botanical Name:Â Citrus Aurantifolia
Common Indian Names
- Neembu (Hindi)
- Limbu (Marathi)
- Limboo (Gujarati)
- Lebur (Bengali)
- Lembu (Oriya)
- Kaipa Naranga, Elumicham Pazham (Tamil)
- Nimma Pandu (Telugu)
- Nimbe (Kannada)
- Naranga, Cherunaranga (Malayalam)
- Nyomb (Kashmiri)
- Nimbha, Galgal (Punjabi)
21. Mustard
Botanical Name: Brassica Campestris
Common Indian Names
- Sarson (Hindi)
- Raai Chi Paan (Marathi)
- Rai Limba (Gujarati)
- Shorshe (Bengali)
- Katuku Ilaikal (Tamil)
- Ava Akulu (Telugu)
- Sasuve yele (Kannada)
- Kaduguila (Malayalam)
22. Jackfruit
Botanical Name:Â Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Indian Names
- Kathal (Hindi)
- Phanasa (Marathi)
- Lava (Gujarati)
- Bhalabasa (Bengali)
- Palappalam (Tamil)
- Panasa (Telugu)
- Jak Phrut (Kannada)
- Cakka (Malayalam)
23. Okra
Botanical Name:Â Abelmoschus Esculentus
Common Indian Names
- Bhindi (Hindi)
- Bhendi (Marathi)
- Bhinda (Gujarati)
- Dherasa, Bhindi (Bengali)
- Bhendi (Oriya)
- Vendakai, Vendai (Tamil)
- Benda Kayi (Telugu)
- Bendakai, Bende (Kannada)
- Vendakka (Malayalam)
- Bindu (Kashmiri)
- Bhindi (Punjabi)
24. Ridged Gourd
Botanical Name:Â Luffa acutangula
Common Indian Names
- Jhimani, Karviturai, Turai (Hindi)
- Kadvi ghisoli (Gujarati)
- Divali, Dadudodaka (Marathi)
- Titorai,Titojhinga (Bengali)
- Peyppirkam,Akacavaeni (Tamil)
- Adavibira,Chedubira (Telugu)
- Kahire,Naagadaali (Kannada)
- Athanga (Malayalam)
25. Turnip
Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Common Indian Names
- Shalgam (Hindi)
- Salgam (Marathi)
- Salagama (Gujarati)
- Olkopi (Bengali)
- Tarnip (Tamil)
26. Sweet Potato
Botanical Name:Â Ipomoea batatas
Common Indian Names
- Shakarkand (Hindi)
- Kanamgi (Marathi)
- Ratalu (Gujarati)
- Misti alu (Bengali)
- Kandamula (Oriya)
- Sarkaraivallikizangu (Tamil)
- Genusu (Telugu)
- Sihigensu (Kannada)
- Madhurakkilannu (Malayalam)
- Mangra (Manipuri)
- Ronga aloo (Assamese)
27. Pointed Gourd
Botanical Name: Trichosanthes dioica
Common Indian Names
- Parval (Hindi)
- Parval (Marathi)
- Patola (Gujarati)
- Patol (Bengali)
- Parwal (Oriya)
- Kambupudala (Tamil)
- Kommu Potla (Telugu)
- Kaadu Padaval (Kannada)
- Parval (Malayalam)
28. Curry leaves
Botanical Name:Â Murraya koenigii
Common Indian Names
- Kari Patta (Hindi)
- Kudianim (Marathi)
- Barsunga (Bengali)
- Lesunadando (Oriya)
- Kaeivepillai (Tamil)
- Karepaku (Telugu)
- Gandhabevu (Kannada)
- Kareapela (Malayalam)
- Bishahari, Narasingha (Assamese)
29. Eddoe/ Colocasia
Botanical Name:Â Colocasia antiquorum
Common Indian Names
- Arwi, Arbi, Alooka, Mankanda (Hindi)
- Alu-che-Deth, Alukand (Marathi)
- Arbi, Alavu (Gujarati)
- Kochu, Guan (Bengali)
- Sarunada, Manasaru (Oriya)
- Cheppanthandu (Tamil)
- Cham Kadda (Telugu)
- Chembin Thandu / Chembin Thal (Malayalam)
- Kesu Dantu, Kesave,Manaka (Kannada)
- Arvi (Punjabi)
30. Cluster Beans
Botanical Name: Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
Common Indian Names
- Guar, Gawar fali, Guwar (Hindi)
- Bawachi, Gavar (Marathi)
- Gavar, Guvar (Gujrati)
- Jhar sim (Bengali)
- Guanra chhuim, shimba (Oriya)
- Kottavarai (Tamil)
- Goru-chikkudu-kaya (Telugu)
- Gori Kaayi (Kannada)
- Kothavara (Malayalam)
So, these were the Vegetable Names in Indian Languages. We hope you enjoyed the list!Â
- Like
- Digg
- Del
- Tumblr
- VKontakte
- Flattr
- Buffer
- Love This
- Odnoklassniki
- Meneame
- Blogger
- Amazon
- Yahoo Mail
- Gmail
- AOL
- Newsvine
- HackerNews
- Evernote
- MySpace
- Mail.ru
- Viadeo
- Line
- Comments
- Yummly
- SMS
- Viber
- Telegram
- Subscribe
- Skype
- Facebook Messenger
- Kakao
- LiveJournal
- Yammer
- Edgar
- Fintel
- Mix
- Instapaper
- Copy Link