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,…

PUMPKIN LEAVES

What is it called in different languages? Telugu: gummadi aakulu English: pumpkin leaves Hindi: kaddu ka patta Tamil: parangi ilaikal Kannada: kumbala elegalu About pumpkin leaves: The scientific name of pumkin is Cucurbita moschata Duchesne. These leaves are a rich source of calcium, vitamin A, C, iron, proteins, fiber. Pumpkin leaves are dark green in…

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…

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…

JUJUBE/ INDIAN DATE/ INDIAN PLUM

What is it called in different languages? English: Indian date/ jujube/ Indian plum Tamil: elandhai Hindi: ber Sanskrit: badri Telugu: regu pandu Malayalam: elanthapazham About jujube: The other common names of this fruit are Korean date, Indian date, red date, Chinese date. The botanical name of jujube is Ziziphus jujuba. They improve sleep and decrease…

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…

SUNFLOWER LEAVES

What is it called in different languages? Hindi: surajmukhi ka patta Telugu: suryamukhi aakulu English: sunflower leaves About sunflower leaves: The scientific name of sunflower is Helianthus Annuus. Sunflower leaves are rich in magnesium, potassium, iron, niacin. They are bitter in taste. You can use these leaves either directly or indirectly. Sunflower leaves tea is…

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…