What is it called in different languages? English: grapefruit Tamil: bablimas Malayalam: Kambili naranga Hindi: chakotara Telugu: pampara panasa / dabbapandu Bengali: jambura About grapefruit: Grape fruit is a tropical citrus fruit which has sweet and sour taste. The botanical name of grapefruit is citrus * paradisi. Researches show that it’s great for heart health.…
Know Your Food Category: Vegetables
INDIAN GOOSEBERRY / AMLA
What is it called in different languages? English: Indian gooseberry Tamil: nellikai Telugu: usirikaya Hindi: amla Bengali: amlaki/ amlaka Kannada: nellikai 1.Indian gooseberry 2.Star gooseberry About Indian gooseberry: The botanical of Indian gooseberry is Phyllanthus Emblica. They have a tart taste with a slight sweetness. Gooseberries are rich sources of protein, carbs, fiber, vitamin…
LADIES’ FINGER
What is it called in different languages? English: ladies’ finger Telugu: bendakaya Malayalam: vendakka Tamil: vendakai Bengali: dherasa Hindi: bhindi Oriya: bhendi About ladies’ finger: The other common names of ladies’ finger are bendi, okra. Scientific name of ladies’ finger is Abelmoschus Esculentus. It is a rich source of vitamin A, C, K, B6, magnesium,…
MUSHROOM
What is it called in different languages? Telugu: putta godugu Tamil: kalaan Malayalam: koon Marathi: kumbh Kannada: anabae Hindi: kukurmutha About mushroom: Mushroom is an edible fungus which has numerous nutrients. They are rich in proteins, vitamin C, B, minerals, selenium, folate, niacin, thiamine and antioxidants. There are many varieties of edible mushrooms but only…
CORN/ MAIZE
What is it called in different languages? English: corn/ maize Malayalam: cholam Telugu: makka Jonna/ makka Hindi: makki/ makai Marathi: maka/ jondla Oriya: maka Tamil: makkacholam/ cholam About corn: The scientific name of corn is Zea mays. Its common technical name is maize. Corn is usually considered as a vegetable but actually it is a…
SPINY GOURD/ SPINE GOURD
What is it called in different languages? English: spiny gourd/ spine gourd Oriya: kankada Telugu: boda kakara Marathi: kantole Kannda: mada haagala kaayi Tamil: mezhukupakal About boda kakara: The other common names of boda kakara are spiny gourd, spine gourd, bristly balsam pear, prickly carolaho, teasle gourd, kantola. Botanical name of this veggie is Momordica…
BANANA FLOWER
What is it called in different languages? English: banana flower Telugu: arati puvvu Hindi: kele ka pool Malayalam: kudappam Tamil: vazhapoo Bengali: mocha Kannada: balle hoovu About banana flower: The flower is large and has a dark purple-red blossom. The botanical name is Musa sapientum. It is starchy and has a bitter taste. Banana flower…
BUDMAKAYA
What is it called in different languages? Telugu: budmakaya/ potals English: pointed gourd Malayalam: kattu padavalam Hindi: parwal Tamil: kambupudalai About budmakaya: The other common name of budmakaya are parwal, parbal,. It belongs to gourd family. The botanical name of budmakaya is Trichosanthes dioica. It has a slightly sweet taste. It’s high in water content.…
CAPSICUM
What is it called in different languages? English: capsicum Telugu: Shimla mirapakaya/ doddu mirapakaya Malayalam: kuda mulagu Kannada: donne menasinakaayi Bengali: Shimla mirch Marathi: dhobli mirchi Hindi: simla mirch About Capsicum: Capsicum is the genus of pepper plants. It belongs to the nightshade family. Capsicum has a sweet and tangy flavor. Capsicums come in different…
CARROT
What is it called in different languages? English: carrot Telugu: gajjara gadda Hindi: gajar Tamil: mangal mullangi Kannada: gajjari Bengali: gujar About carrot: The scientific name of carrot is Daucus carota. It is a root vegetable which is crunchy, tasty and highly nutritious. Carrot is a rich source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K, A,…