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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