There was a time when I was not aware that “Posto” is known as “Khuskhus” in Hindi and I hopped each and every shop/mall in Gurgaon for it….Ultimately one of my bong friends from Delhi told me to search for “Khuskhus” instead of “Posto”. Moral of the story is a ready reference is really helpful for bong cooks.
I have given English, Hindi and Bengali names of as much as possible ingredients.
I have given English, Hindi and Bengali names of as much as possible ingredients.
Popular Vegetables:
English |
Bengali |
Hindi |
Amaranth | Noyte shaakh | Chavli |
Apple Gourd | Tinda | Tinda |
Artichoke | - | Chukandar |
Ash Gourd | Chalkumro | Petha/kaddu |
Asparagus | Sathmuli | Shatwar, sootmooli,halyan |
Avocado, butter fruit | - | Makhanphal |
Beans | - | - |
Bell Pepper | Simla Mirch | |
Beetroot | Beet | Beet |
Bitter Gourd | Korola | Karela |
Bottle Guard | Lau | Lauki,doodhi |
Broccoli | - | - |
Broad Beans | Sheem | Sheem |
Brussels sprout | Biliti Bandhakopi | |
Cabbage | Bandha Kopi | Patha gobi |
Carrot | Gajar | Gajar |
Cauliflower | Phoolkopi | Phool gobi |
Celery | Pathuni Shaakh | - |
Ceylon spinach | Pui Shaak | Poohi |
Chickpea | Chine-badam | Moomphali |
Chilli | Lonka | Mirchi |
Cilantro/ Coriander | Dhone Pata | Dhania |
Colocasia | - | Arbi |
Corn | Bhutta | Bhutta, makka |
Cowpea | Lobia | Lobia |
Cucumbers | Shosha | Kakdi |
Drumstick | Danta | Muranka bhaji |
Eggplant/Aubergine/Brinjal | Begun | Bangan |
French Beans | - | Flas Beans |
Gooseberry | Amloki | Aamla |
Indian pea | ||
Ivy Gourd | Kundri | Kundri |
Jackfruit | Kanthal | Kanthal |
Lady’s Finger | Dhyarosh | Bhindi/Okhra |
Lettuce | - | Kasmisaag |
Lime or Lemon | Lebu | Limbu |
Lotus root | Podmodanti | Kamal Kakadi or Bhien |
Mint | Pudina | Pudina |
Mushrooms | Chatu | Goochi |
Mustard | Shorshe | Sarson |
Olives | - | Zetoon / Zaitoon |
Onion | Piaj | Piaaz |
Pea | Motor | Matar |
Pointed Gourd | Potol | Parmal |
Potato | Aloo | Aloo |
Pumpkin | Kumro | Kaddu |
Radish | Mulo | Mooli |
Red Amaranth | Lal shaak | - |
Ridge Gourd/ Chinese Okra | Jhinga/Jhinge | Toori |
String Beans | Chichinga | Lobia |
Spinach | Palang Saak | Palak Saag |
Spring Onion/Scallion | Peyajkoli | - |
Sweet corn /Corn/ Maize | Bhutta | Bhutta |
Sweet Potato or Kumara | Rangaaloo | Shakarkand |
Taro | Kochur Loti | - |
Teasle Gourd | Kakrol | Kantola |
Tomato | Tometo | Tamatar |
Turnip | Olkopi | - |
Turnip greens | Shalgam | Shalgam |
White goose-foot | Bathua | Bathua |
Winter melon | Chal Kumro | Petha |
Yam | Ool | Jimeekand |
Pulses:
English |
Bengali |
Hindi |
Beaten Rice | Chire/Chira | Poha |
Bengal gram | Cholar Dal | Chana |
Black gram | Moong Kolai | Sabut Urad dal / Kaali dal |
Black eyed beans | Lobia | Chawli / Lobhia |
Broken Wheat | Dalia | Dalia |
Chickpeas (brown) | Kalo Chola | Chana |
Chickpeas (green) | Chola | Cholia / Hara Chana |
Chickpeas (white) | Kabuli Chola | Kabuli Chana |
Gram flour | Besan | Besan / Chane ka atta |
Green gram | Moong | Moong |
Horse gram | Kullotho Kolai | Kulthi |
Maize flour | Bhuttar Atta | Makai ka atta |
Puffed Rice | Muri | Kurmura |
Red Kidney Beans | Rajma | Rajma |
Refined flour | Maida | Maida |
Rice | Chal | Chawal |
Semolina | Suji | Rava / Suji |
Split Bengal gram | Cholar Dal | Chana dal |
Split Black gram | Korai Dal | Urad dal / kaali dal |
Split Green gram | Moong Dal | Moong dal |
Split Red gram | Arhar Dal | Tuvar dal / Arhar dal |
Split Red Lentil | Masoor Dal | Masoor dal |
Wheat | Gom | Gehun |
Wheat flour | Atta | Gehun ka atta |
Spices:
English |
Bengali |
Hindi |
Aniseed/ Fennel seeds | Mouri | Saunf |
Asafoetida | Heeng | Heeng |
Basil | Tulsi | Tulsi |
Bay leaf | Tejpata | Tejpatta |
Black Cumin seeds/ Caraway seeds | Shah Jeera | Shah Jeera |
Black Pepper | Gol Morich | Kali Mirch |
Black Salt | Bitt Noon | Kala Namak |
Cardamom | Elach | Elaichi |
Carom seeds/ Thymol seeds | Jowan | Ajwain |
Cinnamon | Dalchini | Dalchini |
Clove | Lobongo | Laung |
Coriander seeds | Dhone | Dhania |
Cumin seeds | Jeera | Jeera |
Dry Fenugreek Leaves | Kastoori Methi | Kasoori Methi |
Dry Ginger | Sukno Ada | Saunth |
Dry Mango powder | Amchoor | Amchoor |
Dried Pumpkin / Water Melon seeds | Magaz | Magaz |
Fenugreek seeds | Methi | Methi |
Jaggery | Gur | Gur |
Nigella/ Onion seeds | Kalojire | Kalonji |
Mace | Jayitri | Javitri |
Mustard seeds | Shorshe | Rai / Sarson |
Nutmeg | Jaiphal | Jaiphal |
Pomegranate seeds | Anardana | Anardana |
Poppy seeds | Posto | Khus Khus |
Salt | Noon | Namak |
Saffron | Kesar | Kesar |
Sesame seeds | Til | Til |
Sugar | Chini | Shakkar / Chini |
Tamarind | Tetul | Imli |
Turmeric | Halud | Haldi |
Vinegar | - | Sirka |
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