What is it called in different languages? Hindi: falsa Manipuri: sanjelhei Telugu: phutiki Tamil: unnu Sanskrit: mriduphal Malayalam: chadicha About phalsa: The other common name is Indian Sherbet Berry with the botanical name Grewia asiatica. It is a powerhouse of vitamins, trace minerals like vitamin B2, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, iron. Phalsa is a plant native…
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FIG/ ANJEER
What is it called in different languages? English: fig Telugu: athi pallu / boda Hindi: anjeeer/ gular Tamil: atti pazham Kannada: anjura/ athi Marathi: anjira/ rumbad Bengali: dumoor About fig: The botanical name of fig is Ficus Carica. Figs are fruits of ficus tree. They belong to Moraceae family (mulberry family). Figs have a soft,…
LOTUS ROOT
What is it called in different languages? English: lotus root Hindi: kamal kakri Telugu: thamara veru Tamil: tamarai ver About lotus root: The botanical name of the lotus is nelumbium speciousum. It belongs to the Nelumbonaceae family. Lotus root is more commonly known as kamal kakri in India. Lotus root is edible which has a…
PURPLE YAM
What is it called in different languages? English: purple yam Tamil: rasavalli/ irasavalli Hindi: ratalu Kannada: onthalaigasu About purple yam: The scientific name of purple yam is dioscorea alata. Purple yam has other common names such as water yam, violet yam, ube. It is originated from South Asia. Purple yam has a sweet nutty flavor.…
ONION
What is it called in different languages? English: onion Telugu: ullipaya/ ulligadda/ nirulli Hindi: pyaaz Bengali: pyajj Marathi: kandaa Tamil: veagayam Kannada: erulli/ ulligadde About onion: It belongs to the allium family. It is an edible bulb that has many medical properties of onions that have been recognized since ancient times when they were used…
CHERRY TOMATO
What is it called in different languages? English: cherry tomato Telugu: ramulga kaayalu Cherry tomato: It is a cultivated berry with the botanical name solanum Lycopersicum var. cerasiforme. Cherry tomato is a small type of round tomato which is an intermediate genetic admixture between wild currant-type tomatoes and domesticated tomatoes. It has a sweet and…
MALABAR CUCUMBER/ MADRAS CUCUMBER
What is it called in different languages? English: Malabar cucumber/ madras pea pumpkin Kannada: kaadapaavate balli Malayalam: cenkummatti Telugu: kuturubudama/dosakaya Tamil: ayileyam/ curecuvari/ kottirikai Bengali: agamukhi About Malabar cucumber: Malabar cucumber is medium in size with an elongated cylindrical shape. The botanical name of Malabar cucumber is Cucumis maderaspatensis. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family.…
POMELO
What is it called in different languages? English: pomelo Hindi: chakotra Sanskrit: karuna Bengali: batabilebu Telugu: pampara panasa Tamil: bambilimaas 1.Ruby pomelo (red color) 2.White pomelo About pomelo: It’s a large Asian citrus fruit that’s closely related to grapefruit. The botanical name of pomelo is citrus maxima. It has a sweet taste. Pomelo is a…
COCONUT
What is it called in different languages? Telugu: kobbari kaya Tamil: thengai Malayalam: Thenga Hindi: nariyal English: coconut Bengali: narcole Oriya: nadia About coconut: Coconut is the fruit of coconut palm whose botanical name is Cocos Nucifera. It is a rich source of proteins, fiber, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, fat, carbs, selenium, iron, potassium. You can…
KHIRNI
What is it called in different languages? Telugu: patla/ pola Malayalam: palamunpala Tamil: ulakkaippalai English: mimusops About khirni: It is a delicious summer fruit in India. These pulpy fruits are the best remedy for microbial diseases and infections. Khirni was popularly known as ‘king of fruits’ in ancient times and it was also referred to…