What is it called in different languages? English: sweet potato Telugu: chilakada dumpa Hindi: shakkar kandi Tamil: sarkaraivalli kizhangu Kannada: genasu Malayalam: Mathura kizhangu Bengali: rangaloo About sweet potato: Sweet potato belongs to Convolvulaceae family. It is large and starchy root vegetable. It is sweet in taste. They are rich in fiber, potassium, vitamins like…
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JACK FRUIT
WHAT IS IT CALLED IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES? Telugu: Panasa pandu English: Jack fruit Hindi: Kathal/ Panas Tamil: Pala Pazham Kannada: Halasina hannu Bengali: Encchor/ Aanchar About: Jack fruit is the largest fruit in the world. People also call it a dinosaur egg as it looks large in size. Jack fruit belongs to the mulberry family.…
CASTOR OIL LEAVES
What is it called in other languages? English: castor oil leaves Guajarati: Erando Hindi: Erand Tamil: Amanakku Telugu; Amudamu aaku Malayalam: Ambanakka, Avanakku Oriya: Bhreamda Bengali: Bherenda ABOUT CASTOR LEAVES: The botanical name of the castor is Ricinus Communis Linn. It belongs to the “Euphorbiaceae” family. Castor leaves are extensively used in Ayurveda. These leaves…
GUAVA
What is it called in different languages? English: Guava Telugu: Jaama kaaya Hindi: Amrood Kannada: Guva Malayalam: Kava Bengali: Peyara Gujarathi: Peru About: Guava is a common tropical fruit cultivated in many tropical countries and sub-tropical regions. It is one of the most underrated fruits, however, it has immense health benefits. There are many species…
METHI LEAVES / FENUGREEK LEAVES
What is it also called as: Telugu: Menthi koora Hindi: Methi/ sauk English: Fenugreek Marathi: Methyaa Tamil: Ventym Malayalam: uluva Bengali: methi ABOUT METHI LEAVES: Methi which is also called fenugreek is the ancient spice that adds flavor to dishes(dried leaves). The leaves have a bitter taste. You can use green methi leaves and the…
THELLA GALIJEERU / HOG WEED
WHAT IS IT CALLED IN OTHER LANGUAGES? Telugu: Thella galjeeru English: Hog weed Hindi: Gadapurna /Thikri Kannada: Komme gida Marathi: Ghetuli/ Vasuchmuli Oriya: Nalipuruni Sanskrit: Bhauma/ Kathilaka ABOUT THELLA GALIJEERU AAKU: The common name of thella galijeeru aaku is punarnava. The word punarnava means “something that revives the body and brings the youth back”. It…
PAPAYA
WHAT IS IT CALLED IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES? English: Papaya Telugu: Boppayi pandu Hindi: Papeeta Marathi: Papai Bengali: Papita Kannada: Pappayi hannu/ Parangi Malayalam: Omakaya ABOUT PAPAYA: Papaya is a soft, fleshy fruit. It tastes sweet. It provides many health benefits. Zeaxanthin is the antioxidant present in papaya which enhances eye health. Papayas are rich sources…
AGATHI KEERAI/ HUMMING BIRD TREE LEAVES
WHAT IS IT CALLED IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES? English: Hummingbird tree leaves Telugu: Avise Hindi: Agasti Malayalam: Agathi cheera Tamil: Agathi keerai Kannada: Agase Marathi: Agasta ABOUT AGATHI KEERAI: Agathi keerai is one of the spinach varieties. The other common names for agathi keerai are august tree leaves or hummingbird tree leaves. It is the supreme…
SARASWATHI AAKU/ PENNYWORT PLANT
WHAT IS IT CALLED IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES? Telugu: Saraswathi aaku or kattiaaku English: Penny wort Bengali: Ghentu Hindi: Bhant Malayalam: Peruku Marathi: Bhandira Sanskrit: Bhandika Kannada: Ibbane Tamil: Perugilai or Vattakanni ABOUT SARASWATHI AAKU: The other common names for Saraswathi leaves are Indian pennywort, Asiatic pennywort. People use it as a culinary vegetable and as…
ADAVI MAMIDI/ AMBARELLA FRUIT
WHAT IS IT CALLED IN OTHER LANGUAGES? Telugu: Adavi mamidi Tamil: Amra Kai Malyalam: Abazhanga Kannada: Amte Kai Bengali: Amra Hindi: Amrah English: Ambarella or golden apple or jew plum ABOUT ADAVI MAMIDI: Adavi mamidi is a type of fruit with many benefits. The flesh of the fruit is crunchy and a little sour. This…