What is it called in different languages? English: garden cress/ aliv seeds Hindi: chandrashoor / Chandrasur Bengali: halim shak Oriya; hidamba saga Tamil: alivirai Telugu: adityalu/adeli Kannada: alavi beeja About garden cress: The other common names of garden cress are Berro Hortelano, Mastuerzo, and seeds are called as aliv seeds. It belongs to…
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CHUKKA KURA / SPINACH DOCK
What is it called in other languages? English: bladder dock/rosy dock Hindi: shakkankirai Telugu; chukka kura /pulla prabba Bengali: bun palung Tamil: cukkan keerai Kannada: chukki soppu About chukka kura: The other common names for chukka kura are spinach dock, khatta palak, Indian sorrel. This veggie belongs to the Polygonaceae family. Chukka kura is good…
DILL LEAVES/ SOYA LEAVES
What is it called in different languages? English: dill leaves Telugu: shatakuppi/ sabasiege Kannada: sabasige Marathi: surva/ shepu Hindi: sowa/ solpha Malayalam: sathakuppa/ chatakuppa Bengali: sowa/soolpha About dill leaves: The other common name for dill leaves is soya leaves. It is an aromatic type. It has a sweet taste. The leaves are delicate and of…
SWEET POTATO
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…
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.…
GRAPES
What is it called in different languages? Hindi: Angoor English: Grapes Telugu: Draksha Tamil: Dratchai pazham Gujarati:Draksha Malayalam: Mundhiringa Marathi: Drakshm ABOUT GRAPES: Grapes are a kind of a berry. There are nearly 8000 varieties of grapes from 60 species of which American and Europe are important. Grapes come in different colors like green, purple,…
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…