PDFI always wanted to make a list for the meanings of common food items. Finally I managed to do it. If I miss anything, let me know. I shall add them to the glossary. If any blank spaces are seen, it might be that I couldn’t find the meanings. If anyone knows the particular meaning, please let me know. Don’t hesitate to point out any mistakes or additions.
Dairy Products
| ENGLISH | TELUGU | HINDI |
| Butter | Venna | Makhan |
| Butter Milk | Majjiga | Chaas |
| Clarified Butter | Neyyi | Ghee |
| Cottage Cheese | Junnu | Paneer |
| Cream | Meegada | Malai |
| Milk | Paalu | Doodh |
| Yogurt or Curd | Perugu | Dahi |
Dry Fruits and Nuts
| ENGLISH | TELUGU | HINDI |
| Almond | Baadam pappu | Badaam |
| Cashew | Jeedi Pappu | Kaju |
| Currants, Raisins | Endu Draksha | Kishmish |
| Dates | Kharjooram | Khajoor |
| Peanut/Ground Nut | Veru Senaga Pappu | Mung phali |
| Pistachio | Pista Pappu | Pista |
| Walnut | Akrut Kaya | Akrut |
Flours
| ENGLISH | TELUGU | HINDI |
| All-Purpose Flour or Plain Flour | Maida | Maida |
| Black Gram Flour | Minapa Pindi | Urad Flour |
| Chickpea Flour or Gram Flour | Senagapindi | Besan |
| Finger Millet Flour | Raagi Pindi | Ragi |
| Millet Flour | Jonna Pindi | Bajra |
| Rice Flour | Biyyapu Pindi | Chaawal Ka Atta |
| Semolina | Upma Rava | Sooji |
| Wheat Flour | Godhuma Pindi | Atta |
Fruits
| ENGLISH | TELUGU | HINDI |
| Apple | Apple Pandu | Sabe |
| Banana | Arati Pandu | Kela |
| Black Berries | Neredu Pandlu | Jamoon |
| Custard Apple | Sita Phalam | Sita Phal |
| Grapes | Draaksha Pandlu | Angoor |
| Guava | Jama Pandu | Amrood |
| Jackfruit | Panasa Pandu | Kathal |
| Mango | Maamidi Pandu | Aam |
| Musk Melon, Cantaloupe | Kirani Kaya | Kharbooja |
| Orange | Naarinja, Kamala Pandu | Santra, Mosambi |
| Papaya | Boppayi Pandu | Papita |
| Pear | Beri Kaya | Nashpati |
| Pineapple | Anasa Pandu | Ananas |
| Plum | Albukhara | Aloobukhara |
| Pomegranate | Daanimma Pandu | Anar |
| Sapodilla | Sapota | Chickoo |
| Watermelon | Puchchakaaya | Tarbooj |
Herbs
| ENGLISH | TELUGU | HINDI |
| Basil | Tulasi | Tulsi |
| Bay Leaf | Biryani Aaku | Tej Patta |
| Cilantro | Kottimeera | Dhania |
| Curry Leaves | Karivepaku | Kadipatta |
| Dry Fenugreek Leaves | Endu Menthi Aakulu | Kasoori Methi |
| Fenugreek Leaves | Menthi Aakulu | Methi |
| Mint | Pudina | Pudina |
Oils
| ENGLISH | TELUGU | HINDI |
| Coconut Oil | Kobbari Noone | Naariyal Ka Tel |
| Groundnut Oil | Verusenaga Noone | Mungphali Ka Tel |
| Mustard Oil | Aava Noone | Sarson Ka Tel |
| Olive Oil | Olive Oil | Zeeton Ka Tel |
| Sesame Oil | Nuvvula Noone | Til Ka Tel |
Others
| ENGLISH | TELUGU | HINDI |
| Beaten Rice | Atukulu | Poha, Chiwda |
| Betel Leaves | Thamalpaakulu | Paan |
| Dry Ginger Powder | Sonti | Sonth |
| Egg | Guddu | Anda |
| Honey | Taene | Shahad |
| Indian Gooseberry | Usirikaya | Amla |
| Jaggery | Bellam | Gud |
| Oil | Noone | Tel |
| Puffed Rice | Murmuralu/Borugulu | Murmura |
| Rice | Biyyam | Chaaval |
| Sago | Saggu Biyyam | Sabudana |
| Salt | Uppu | Namak |
| Sugar | Chakkera, Panchadaara | Cheeni |
| Sugarcane | Cheruku | Gannah, Eekh |
| Tamarind | Chintapandu | Imli |
| Vermicelli | Semiya | Seviyan |
Pulses
| ENGLISH | TELUGU | HINDI |
| Bengal Gram | Pachi Senaga Pappu | Chana Dal |
| Pigeon Peas | Kandi Pappu | Toor Dal |
| Split Black Gram | Minappappu | Urad Dal |
| Split Green Gram | Pesara Pappu | Moong Dal |
Spices
| ENGLISH | TELUGU | HINDI |
| Asafetida | Inguva | Hing |
| Black Salt | -------- | Kaala Namak |
| Cardamom | Yelakulu | Elaichi |
| Cinnamon | Daalchin Chekka | Dalchini |
| Cloves | Lavangaalu | Laung |
| Dry Mango Powder | Maamidikaya Orugu Podi | Amchoor |
| Garlic | Vellulli, Tellagadda | Lasan |
| Ginger | Allam | Adrak |
| Mace | Jaapatri | Javithri |
| Nutmeg | Jaji Kaya | Jaiphal |
| Peppercorns | Miriyalu | Kaali Mirch |
| Red Chili | Erra Mirapakaayalu | Lal Mirch |
| Saffron | Kumkuma Puvvu | Kesar |
| Turmeric | Pasupu | Haldi |
Seeds
| ENGLISH | TELUGU | HINDI |
| Aniseed | Sompu | Saunf |
| Caraway Seeds | Nallagilakara | Shajeera |
| Carom Seeds | Vaamu | Ajwain |
| Coriander Seeds | Dhaniyaalu | Dhaniya |
| Cumin Seeds | Jeela Karra | Jeera |
| Fenugreek Seeds | Menthulu | Methi |
| Mustard Seeds | Aavaalu | Rai |
| Nigella/Onion seeds | ------- | Kalonji |
| Poppy Seeds | Gasagasaalu | Khuskhus |
| Sesame Seeds | Nuvvulu | Til |
Vegetables
| ENGLISH | TELUGU | HINDI |
| Ash Gourd | Boodida Gummadi Kaaya | Petha |
| Bitter Gourd | Kakarakaya | Karela |
| Bottle Gourd | Sorakaaya, Aanapakaaya | Lauki, Doodhi |
| Cabbage | Kyabeji | Patta Gobi |
| Capsicum, Bell Pepper | Simla or Benguluru Mirapakaya | Simla Mirch |
| Carrot | ---------- | Gajar |
| Cauliflower | Puvvu | Phool Gobi |
| Cluster Beans | Goru Chikkudu | Gowar Beans |
| Colocasia | Chema Dumpa, Chema Gadda | Arbi |
| Corn/Maize | Mokka Jonnalu | Makkai, Bhutta |
| Cucumber | Dosakaaya | Kheera |
| Drumstick | Mulakkada, Munagakaaya | Shingphali |
| Eggplant, Brinjal | Vankaya | Baingan |
| Green Chili | Pachi Mirapakaayalu | Hari Mirchi |
| Lime or Lemon | Nimmakaaya | Nimbu |
| Mushrooms | Puttagodugulu | Goochi, Dhingri |
| Okra | Benda Kaaya | Bhindi |
| Onion | Ullipaaya, Erra Gadda | Kanda Pyaaz |
| Papaya | Boppayi Kaaya | Papita |
| Peas | Batani | Matar |
| Potato | Alu Gadda, Urla Gadda | Aloo |
| Pumpkin | Gummadi Kaaya | Kadhu |
| Radish | Mullangi | Mooli |
| Ridge Gourd | Beerakaaya | Tori |
| Snake Gourd | Potlakaya | Chachinda |
| Sorrel Leaves | Gongura | Ambadi |
| Spinach | Paalakoora | Palak |
| Sweet Potato | Genusugadda, Chilagadadumpa | Shakarkand |
| Tomato | Tomato | Tamatar |
Thanks Sra and Rekha for helping me with some meanings! Thank you S.G.S. for helping with the Telugu meaning of Dry Mango Powder. I updated the meanings.
40 comments:
Should be useful for those who want to use as a reference.Great work Uma!
good job..very useful..
Good work, uma.
Uma, ajwain is vaamu; saunf is sopu; cauliflower is sometimes called puvvu; cabbage is kyabeji ;)
great job uma...it is very useful to me do u know telugu
Three cheers to you patience dear. Very informative post. Good Work dear.
Hey nice work done...even i am compiling such information ,and i know how time consuming it is !
Kudos !
Useful n great work uma..
Great work uma.
Thank you so much for your encouragements friends!
@Sra, Thanks for the meanings, I shall update soon!
@Pavani, Of course, I Know Telugu! I am an andhrite too!
this really useful dear...u have grouped it so very well....good job!
I had a good time brushing through some of the hindi terms. Frankly it has been a long time since I rememebred the words. Very informative!
thatz a good job ..
That's very handy Uma. Thanks.
uma great job chala upayagam tappuga anukoruga shageera-- nallagilakara,
Thanks friends!
@Rekha: Thanks for another word. I added it.
Gongura is called ambadi.Ambada is a sour berry.
Great job uma!!
Hey! Very good info, I got one list on my blog which I posted long back, but not as organized as this. Great work!
Great effort!
This is indeed gr8 and useful piece of information....
Thaks for sharing dear...
Thanks Anonymous! Corrected it!
I had started a glosssary page and half way through got tired! This shows the effort:)
This is great Uma :)
Rosie x
Hi,
just been thru ur glossary , and found "Dry Mango Powder" didnt hav its telugu version of what itz called.
An "orugu" is a dried up veggie in telugu, so a dried up piece of mango is "maamidikai orugu" , so for "dry mango powder" u can call it "maamidikai orugu podi"
s.g.s
Thank you s.g.s! I updated the meanings.
Uma, Thank you and appreciate for your efforts. It really helps to the all sections of people for maintaining good health.
thanks.
i am very much thankfull to you uma
Hi Uma, can you tell me wat is pappu noone called in english?
@phani:
By "pappu noone" you mean "verusenaga noone"? If yes, it's already there in the glossary. If not, I have no idea what it meant! I am sorry!!
HI UMA
can i know wht r flaxseeds n where can i find dem?
@pavani:
Flax seeds are tiny seeds that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and antioxidants. These healthy seeds should be included in our regular diet in some form. If interested, you can read more about these seeds at this address:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flax_seeds
These flax seeds are available in any regular grocery store. Hope this helps :)
Thanks Uma...
thanks . .
it may useful for my interview.. because i would like to say my hobby is cooking in my interview............
hi frnds, can you please tell me the gantlu or
ganti pindi(telugu) in english
hi
@Anonymous: According to the article I read at this link: http://www.milletindia.org/publication/GodsOwnCrops.pdf
Gantlu/Sajjalu means Pearl Millet. So obviously, ganti pindi would mean Millet Flour. You can check the above link to know more.
Good Work Uma...
Well done, great evaluation.
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