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.…
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WILD DATE PALM / EETHA KAYALU
What is it called in different languages? Telugu: eetha pallu/ eetha kayalu Hindi: khajuri English: Indian date palm/ wild date palm About Indian palm dates: They have other common names as middle east dates, wild date palm. They have a sweet creamy taste. The botanical name of Indian palm dates is phoenix sylvestris. Indian palm…
BUDDHA’S HAND FRUIT
What is it called in different languages? Bengali: taba Assaamese: jora tenga Hindi: bara nibu About Buddha’s hand fruit: The fruit has an odd shape that resembles hand of praying Buddha. It belongs to same family as pomelo. This fruit has a fruity aroma and citrus flavor. The botanical name of Buddha’s hand fruit is…
PRUNES / DRIED ALU BUKARA
What is it called in different languages? Hindi: al bukara (dried) English: prunes Tamil: alpakoda (ularnta) Telugu: alpagoda pandu (endinavi) Kannada: onagida draakshe About prunes: Prunes are basically plums that have been dried naturally in sun. They are rich in vitamin A, K, C, beta carotene, fiber, antioxidants. Benefits: – Enhances digestion – Cures constipation…
WATER APPLE/WATERY ROSE APPLE/ ROSE APPLE
What is it called in different languages? English: water apple Telugu: gulaabijamikaayalu Hindi: jambu Tamil: panneer naval Malayalam: jambakka About water apple: The other common names of water apple are watery rose apple, rose apple. It is native to South Asian countries and tropical parts of India. It treats heart and liver disorders. The scientific…
CLUSTER FIG/ MEDI PANDU / GULAR
What is it called in different languages? Telugu: medi pandu English: cluster fig Hindi: gular Sanskrit: udumbar/ jantuphal Tamil: utumparam Malayalam: aththi Kannada: atti mara Marathi: umbar About cluster fig: The botanical name of cluster fig is Ficus Racemosa. Cluster fig belongs to Moraceae family. It has other common names as goolar fig, country fig,…
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…
KNOTGRASS/ PINDI AAKU
What is it called in different languages? English: knotgrass Telugu: pindi aaku Hindi: bannalia/ bijband About knotgrass: The other common names of knotgrass is bird grass, door-weed, goose grass. It belongs to buckwheat family Polygonaceae. The botanical name is Polygonum aviculare. Knotgrass contains antimicrobial and polyphenol compounds. It has bitter -astringent taste. It is a…
PALM FRUIT/ PALMYRA FRUIT
What is it called in different languages? English: palmyra fruit Telugu: tati munjalu, Tamil: acavatturu/ nonkuppanai Malayalam: ampana Hindi: taad/ thada Kannada: tati hannu About Palmyra fruit: The botanical name of Palmyra fruit is Borassus flabellifer and has other common names as tala palm, wine palm, ice apple, doub palm. Palmyra is a fruit of…
CUCAMELON / MOUSE MELON
What is it called in different languages? English: cucamelon Tamil: mithukkan kai About cucamelon: The scientific name of cucamleon is Melothria scabra. It is a vine plant and belongs to cucumber family. It has other common names creeping cucumber, mouse melon, little watermelon. The name itself suggests that this fruit is a cross between cucumber…