ENGLISH NAMES FOR COMMON INDIAN BREADS

                             

HINDI                                       ENGLISH             

Baati                                                           Bread looking like bun cooked over                                                                                                                                                   ambers . 

Bhature                                                      Deep fried Maida flat bread

Kulcha                                                        Baked Maida flat bread

Naan                                                           Leavened flat bread baked in clay oven.

Paratha                                                       Griddle Fried flat bread

Poori                                                           Deep fried flat puffed bread

Poori (Loochi)                                           Deep fried Maida flat puffed bread

Roti                                                             Basic flat bread

Roti( Missi )                                               Multi grain basic flat bread

Roti (Makki)                                              Corn (Maze) basic flat bread

HINDI NAMES FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS

                             

HINDI                                                              ENGLISH                                                     

Chach                                                                Churned homemade Yogurt with butter

                                                                             removed                                

Chenna                                                               Cheese similar to small curd cheese

Dahi                                                                    Homemade Yogurt/curd

Doodh                                                                Milk

Ghee                                                                   Clarified butter

Khoya                                                                 Reduced whole milk

Kheer                                                                  Rice Pudding

Lassi                                                                   Churned homemade Yogurt

Makkhan                                                            Butter

Malai                                                                  Cream

Paneer                                                               Cheese similar to farmer's pot cheese

Raita                                                                  Cold Yogurt Soup

HINDI NAMES FOR FRUITS

                                       

ENGLISH                                     HINDI

Apple                                                                       Seb

Apricot                                                                   Jardaloo

Avocado                                                                 Makhanphal

Banana                                                                   Kela

Cantaloupe                                                            Kharbooja

Cranberry                                                              Karonda. 

Grapes                                                                    Angoor

Grapefruit                                                             Chakotra

Guava                                                                      Amrood

Java Plum                                                              Jamoon

 Lime/Lemon                                                         Nimboo,

Mango                                                                      Aam

Mulberry                                                                 Shehtoot

Olives                                                                      Jaitoon

Orange                                                                    Santara/Narangi

Papaya                                                                     Papeeta

Peach                                                                       Aadoo

Pear                                                                          Nashpati

Pineapple                                                                Anannas

Plum                                                                        Aloo-bukhara

Pomegranate                                                          Anar

Sweet Lime                                                             Musambi/Mausami

Watermelon                                                           Tarbooz

HINDI NAMES FOR DRY FRUITS

                                       

ENGLISH                                             HINDI

Apricot dried                                                         Khubani

Cantaloupe seed                                                    Kharbooza ke beej

Charoli                                                                     Chironji

Dates                                                                        Khajoor

Dates Dry skin                                                        Chhuhara

Coconut                                                                   Narial

Fig                                                                             Anjeer

Gooseberry                                                              Amla

Peach                                                                       Aadu

Peanuts                                                                   Moongphali

Pine Nuts                                                                Chilgoza

Pistachio Nuts                                                        Pista

Pistachio Soft                                                         Chironji

Prunes                                                                     Munakka

Raisins                                                                     Kishmish

Watermelon seed                                                   Tarbooj ke beej

Walnuts                                                                   Akhrot

Rose Essence                                                          Gulab-Jal

Screwpine Essence                                                Kewra

Vetiver Essence                                                      Khas 

KANJI

 

( a fermented drink )

This is a special drink made during the winters.This drink is a specialty of the state of Uttar Pradesh. This drink gives warmth to the body.It builds immunity of the body.

In my earlier post about Kanji I have given the recipe and here is the follow up post about this drink which is now ready for consumption.

This is a drink which is made especially during HOLI, the festival of colors. It also gets the gastric juices flowing,but its taste is so unique that you either love it or hate it. i just love it....

HINDI NAMES FOR VEGETABLES

                         

ENGLISH                                      HINDI

Aubergines /eggplant              Baingan/brinjal

Bellpeppers                             Capsicum/Shimla mirch

Bitter Guard                             Karela

Cabbage                                   Patta gobhi

Cauli flower                             Phool gobhi

Colocassia leaves                    Arvi patta

Corn                                        Bhutta

Cottage cheese                        Paneer

Drumsticks                              Saijan/Phalli

Fenugreek leaves                     Methi leaves

French beans                            Beans

Fresh coconut                          Nariyal

Fresh coriander                        Dhania patta

Garlic                                       Lehsun

Ginger                                      Adrak

Green chillies                           Hari mirch

Green peas                               Matar

Lime                                        Nimboo

Mint                                        Pudina

Onion                                      Pyaz

Okra                                        Bhindi/Lady finger

Potatoes                                  Aloo

Raw banana                            Kacha kela

Spinach                                   Palak

Spring onions                         Hara pyaz

Sweet potatoes                       Shakarkand

Tomatoes                               Tamatar

Turnip                                    Shalgam

Yam                                       Jimikand/suran

Yellow pumpkin                    Kaddoo

If you want to know the hindi /english name for any vegetable you can ask me here...

PAV BHAJI

INGREDIENTS:

Green bell peppers (finely chopped)   - 2, big size

   Potatoes    - 4, big size

   Carrots    -  3 ,medium size

   French beans   -  100 gms

   Green Peas (boiled)   - 1 cup 

   Tomatoes (finely chopped)   - 3, medium

   Onions (finely chopped)   - 2, medium

   Pav Bhaji masala (readymade)   - 4 tbsp

   Red chili powder   - 1/2 tsp

  Garlic paste   - 1 tsp

   Lemon juice   - 1 tbsp

   Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)   - 2 tbsp

   Salt to taste

   Dinner Rolls ("Pav")   -1 pack

   Salted Butter  -  6-8 tbsp

   Salt to taste

   For Garnish

   1/2 cup finely chopped onions and lemon wedges.

 METHOD:

·        Boil together potatoes, french beans and carrots. Now mash them roughly.

·        In a large heavy bottomed flat saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter and add chopped onions. Sauté on medium heat till they turn pink.

·        Add garlic paste and chopped tomatoes and sauté till the masala leaves oil.

·        Add coarsely mashed potatoes, carrots and French beans and boiled peas. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.

·        Add red chili powder, Pav Bhaji masala and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly.

·        Add half cup of water to the vegetables. Cook on medium flame for 7-8 minutes while stirring and mashing the veggies here and there. The consistency should not be very thick. If required add little water.

·        Add chopped coriander and lemon juice. Sauté till the spices start to give out a wonderful aroma.

To prepare the "Pav" or Dinner rolls:

·        Slit the buns/rolls into half keeping the base intact.

·        Melt butter in a flat pan and arrange all the buns on the pan. Roast both the sides of the buns on the butter.

Serve the "Pav" or rolls with the "bhaji" and a lemon slice. Garnish with chopped onions and a chunk of butter.