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    Home » Kitchen Garden

    Indian vegetables list with pictures

    1st March 2023 by bhavana bhatia 2 Comments

    Indian vegetarian dishes and vegan recipes are a world of magic. However, the magic happens when you use the right ingredient for your recipe. However, one does find it difficult to find the regional vegetables when you move to a new region, mostly due to change of language.

    For example, many times we are stuck with questions. What do you call cluster beans in Telegu or Snake gourd in Tamil? What do we call Ivy gourd in Punjabi or winter melon in Gujarati? How do I explain to the vendor without showing him the picture?

    Green vegetables are a must for a healthy diet, and there's plenty of variety. Below are some of the most popular green vegetables, along with pictures(click on pictures names, we are adding more pictures) to help you identify them:

    Here is a list of vegetables in English and Hindi with their regional names in Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. We have divided the list in two sections for easy reference.

    Jump to:
    • North Indian Glossary
    • South Indian languages: Indian vegetables name list with English name list
    • What are the 6 types of vegetables?
    • Green leafy vegetables (with images)
    • Root vegetables (with images)
    • Cruciferous vegetables (with images)
    • Allium vegetables (with images)
    • Marrow vegetables (with images)
    • Edible plant stems
    • Seed vegetables (with images)
    • Other vegetables (with images)

    North Indian Glossary

    We continue to add more pictures of vegetables in this page. Click on the English name of the vegetable to take you to the picture in the below page.

    English nameHindiPunjabiGujaratiMarathi
    SpinachPalakpalakPalakPalak
    Malabar spinachPoi saag Poi ni bhajiMayalu
    Fenugreek leavesMethiMethiMethi ni bhajiMethi
    Amaranth leavesChauli, chaulaiChalai da saag TandaljaChawli, Lal math
    Mustard leavesSarson ka saagsarsonRai limbaRai chi paan
    Taro leaves/ colocasia leavesArbi pattaArvi / KachaluPatra/ Arbi / Dakku / AlavuAluchi pana
    Chenopodium album / Lamb's quartersBathuabathuCheelia/Chilia/ cheel ni bhajichandan bathua
    Sorrel / Roselle/ Kenaf Leaves PitwaaSankokdakhatta bhajiAmbadi
    Coriander/cilantro leavesDhania pattadhaniakothamiraKothmir
    Curry leavesKadi pattaKadipattiMitho limdoKadi patta/Kadhilimbachi pana
    Mint leavespudina pattapudinafudinoPudina
    Dill leavesSuva bhajisoaSava ni bhajiShepu
    PotatoAlooAlooBatata (Bataka)Batata
    Sweet potatoShakarkandiMitha alooShakkariyaRatala / Ratale
    Colocasia/ TaroArbiArviArviAlu
    Radish / DaikonMooliMuliMulaMula
    CarrotGajar GajarGajar
    TurnipShalgam / shalzamshalgumsalgamSalgam
    Elephant YamSooran/ suran / jimikandJimikandSuranSuran
    CauliflowerPhool gobiPhoolkoli flowerFlower
    Cabbagepatta gobiGobiKobiPan Kobi / kobi
    OnionpyazpyazDungari / kandakanda
    Green chilliHari mirchMirchanLila marchaHirvi mirchi
    GarliclehsunLassan / LahsunLasanlasun
    GingeradrakAdrakaaduAla
    calabash / Bottle gourdlaukiGhia Da SagdudhiDudhi / Dudhi Bhopla/Pandharabhopla
    Sponge gourdghiya / turaiKalitoriTuriaDodka
    Bitter gourdkarelaKarelakareluKarla
    Spine gourdkantolakantolikankodakartule
    Ivy gourdtindore/ kundurukanduriTindoraTondli
    Snake gourdparora / Chirchinda ParolParwal /PadavaliKartule/ Padwal
    Ash gourdpethapethapethasafed bhopla / Kohla
    PumpkinkadduHalwa-Kaddu / SitaphalKolubhopla / lal bhopla
    TomatotamatarTamatartametaTambate
    Lemon / limenimbuNimbha / Galgallimbulimbu
    Okra / ladies fingerbhindiBhindiBhindabhendi
    Eggplant / brinjalbainganBataun / BainganRinganVanga
    Green peasmatarmattar Vatana / MutterHirve vatane
    JackfruitKathalKathalPhanasfanas
    MushroomKukkurmutta/ khumb / guchhiKhubha/ khumbMushroomKhumbh
    Bell pepper / capsicumShimla mirchSimla MirchBholak marchuBhopli/bhongi mirchi
    CornMakai, bhuttaMakaiMakaiMakka / Jondla
    Shallots / Pearl onionchota pyazhare piazNani dungariChote kande
    Spring onion/ scallionhara pyazbasata pyazLili DungriKanda path
    banana flowerKela Phoolkelikela na fulKelful
    raw banana / green banana / plantainkaccha kelaKacha kelaKacha kelaKachche kele
    Drumsticks / moringaSurjan ki phalli / Sahjan ki phalli SavonjnaSaragvani Shing / Saragavo / SuragavoShevgyachya shenga
    Cluster beansGuar ki phaliGuara-Di-PhalliGavarGawar
    French beansFaras bean/Bakla/ Pharasbeen / SemFras BeanFansiFarasbi/ Shravan ghevda
    broad beans/ fava beansSem ki phali valpapdivalpapdi/ Ghewda
    Cucumberkakadi/ kheerakheeraKakdiKakdi/ Sitalchinni
    CoconutNariyalGola / NariyalNaliyerNaral
    BeetrootchukandarchukandarbeetBeet

    South Indian languages: Indian vegetables name list with English name list

    We continue to add more pictures of vegetables in this page. Click on the English name of the vegetable to take you to the picture in the below page.

    English nameTeluguKannadaTamil Malayalam
    SpinachPalakuraPalak, basalePasala keeraiPalak cheera
    Malabar spinachBachhali kurabasale soppuKodip pasaliVallicheera
    Fenugreek leavesMenthikuraMenthe soppuVendhayam keerai/ VendayakeeraiUluva
    Amaranth leavesTotakuraHarive soppuMolaikeeraiChuvanna cheera / Kuppacheera
    Mustard leavesAava kura/ aava aakuSasive soppuKadugu keeraiKaduguila
    Taro leaves/ colocasia leavesChemagaddaKesu soppuChepankizhanguChembu
    Chenopodium album / Lamb's quartersbathusakothina soppu paruppu keerai vastuccira
    Sorrel / Roselle/ Kenaf Leaves GonguraPandi/Pundi soppuPulicha keeraiGongura
    Coriander/cilantro leavesKothimeeraKottambari soppuKothamalli thalaiKothamalli / Malli
    Curry leavesKarivaepakuKaribevu soppuKaruveppilaiKariveppela
    Mint leavesPudianPudinaPuthinaPudinaa
    Dill leavesSadhapa vithulu/ Soya KooraSabbasige soppuSataguppi / Sathakuppi SompaSathakuppa
    PotatoBangaladumpaBatateUrulaikilangu/ Urulaikizhangu Urulakhizhangu
    Sweet potatoChilakada Dumpa genasuValli kijangu / Sakaravalli kilanguMadhura Kizhangue
    Colocasia/ TaroChamadumpa / Chemagadda SeppenkilanguChembu
    Radish / DaikonMullangiMoolangiMullangiMullangi
    CarrotGajaru gadda gajjarimanjal mullangi / kurukilangu / carrot caroot / sheema mullangi / manja mullangi
    TurnipKnool kholNavalkholNookoltenippu
    Elephant YamKanda gaddaSuvarna gedde, panjara gaddeSenai kizhangu / Chenai kizhanguChena
    CauliflowerGobi puvvuHu kosuKovippu / PookosuCauliflower
    CabbageKosu gaddaEle kosu/ Yele kosuMuttai kosuMuttakoos
    OnionUllipayaNeerulliVengayamUlli
    Green chilliPachi mirapakayaHasiMenasuPacchai milagai 
    GarlicVellulliBellulliPoonduVelluthulli
    GingerallamShuntiInjiInji
    Bottle gourdSorakaya, aanapakayaHalu / Kumbal kaiSura kaiyChurakka
    Sponge gourdBeerakayaHīrekāyiPeerkangaiPeechinga
    bitter gourdKakara kayiHaagala kaayiPavara kaiyPavakka
    Spine gourdAkkakara /Bodakakara Hagal kayimezhuku-pakal / pazhu-pakal. 
    ivy gourdDondakaya tondekaiKovaikkaiKovaykka
    snake gourdPotlakayPaddul kaiPudalang kaiyPadavalanga
    Ash gourdBoodida gumadikayaBood kumbalakaiPoosanikaiKumbalanga
    PumpkinGummadikayaKumbalkaiSeetaphulMathanga
    TomatoRama mulaga kaya/ tamatiKembhootaThakkaliTakkali
    Lemon / limeNimmakayaNimbekai / Nimbe hannuElumichai pazhamCherunaranga
    Okra / ladies fingerbendakayaBende kaayiVendakai / VendaiVendakka
    Eggplant / brinjalVankayaBadane kaayiKathirikaiVazhuthananga
    Green peasPachi bataniBataniPattaniPattani
    JackfruitPanasa / panasa kayaHalsina hannuPala pazhamChakka
    MushroomPuttagodugulu / Kukka GoduguAnabiKaalanKoon
    Bell pepper / capsicumBunga mirapakayDonne menasinakaiKudamilagai / Kudai milagaiKuda mulagu
    CornMokkajonna KandeluGovin jol / Musukina JolaCholamCholam
    Shallots / Pearl onionUllipaayaChikk-EerulliChina (Sambar vebgayam)Cheriya ulli /Ulli / Kunjulli / Chumannulli
    Spring onion/ scallionVulli Kada / Ulli ParakaErulli KaavuPallari VengayamUlli Thal / Ulli Chedi
    banana flowerArati PoovuBale HuvinaVazhaipooVaazhakkoombu
    raw banana / green banana / plantainAratikaya / Pachi AratikayaBalekaiValaikkai / VazhaikkaiKaya (Nenthrakaya)
    Drumsticks / moringaMunnakaya / Munagakayalu / Mulaku Kada / MunagaNuggekaiMurungaikkaiMuringakayi
    cluster beansGoru chikkudu gorikaiKothavarangaiKothamara
    French beans French ChikkuduTingal avre kaibeansbeans
    broad beans/ fava beansPedda Chikkudu / Anamulu Avara kaiyAmarakka
    CucumberKaakdiSavte kaiVelleri KaiyVellarikka
    CoconutKobbari kayaTengina kaiThengaiThenga
    BeetrootBeetrootBeetrootBeetBeetroot

    What are the 6 types of vegetables?

    There are 6 types of vegetables:

    1. Leafy vegetables
    2. Root vegetables
    3. Cruciferous vegetables
    4. Allium vegetables
    5. Marrow vegetables
    6. Edible plant stems
    7. Seed vegetables
    8. Others

    Green leafy vegetables (with images)

    Green leafy veggies are a great source of iron and help avoid anemia. They are also a rich source of vitamin A,C,K and carotenoids. They are low in calories and high in fiber. You can eat them raw, as salads and smoothies. You can also make stir fries, soups and curries. Spinach, fenugreek, amaranth leaves, lettuce, kale, collard greens, mustard leaves, sorrel, lamb's quarters etc.

    If you’re looking for a list of Indian vegetables, there are many to choose from. Here are pictures of some of the most popular ones.

    Methi / Fenugreek
    methi - indian vegetable name
    Spring onion
    green onion indian vegetables with names
    Green garlic
    green garlic - indian vegetables names
    Amaranth
    amaranth - all indian vegetables names
    Spinach
    spinach - name of the vegetables with pictures

    Root vegetables (with images)

    Root vegetables and tubers are those vegetables which grow below the ground. They can be stored at room temperature for weeks. They are anti-inflammatory and some help fight cancer. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, yam, taro (Colocasia),garlic, fennel, beets are some common ones. These are nutrient dense and heart healthy.

    If you want a comprehensive list of vegetables from India, there're loads. Here are some of the most popular ones:

    Potato
    potato - indian vegetables with names
    Onion
    onion - indian vegetable name
    Sweet potato
    sweet potato vegetables list pictures
    Carrot - Red carrot - Delhi carrot
    carrot hindi names of vegetables
    Radish
    raddish vegetables in india
    Arbi - Colocasia
    arbi - green vegetables list with pictures
    Turnip
    turnips - names of vegetables in hindi with pictures

    Cruciferous vegetables (with images)

    They are anti-inflammatory and helps fight cancer. Cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and broccoli are some common cruciferous veggies.

    Cabbage
    cabbage indian vegetables names in english
    Cauliflower
    cauliflower vegetables list pictures

    Allium vegetables (with images)

    Okra, garlic, leeks, chives and shallot are allium veggies. They help lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

    Okra - Bhindi
    okra in hindi
    Brinjal / Eggplant
    eggplant in hindi

    Marrow vegetables (with images)

    pumpkin, cucumber and zucchini are squash and courgette veggies. Marrows are striped while courgette is evenly coloured. They are more watery, bland and juicy. Helps aid weightloss and hydrate the body.

    Karela - bitter gourd
    karela indian vegetables list
    Turai (Sponge gourd) & Lauki (Bottle gourd)
    lauki indian vegetables list
    Ivy Gourd - Tindore
    tindore - images of all vegetables with names
    Parwal - Snake gourd
    parwal - indian vegetable list
    Zucchini
    zucchini indian vegetables list
    Pumpkin
    pumpkin - name of vegetables in english and hindi with pictures

    Edible plant stems

    These are plant stems which are eaten raw or cooked. celery, kohlrabi, rhubarb, turmeric and asparagus are some common ones. Helps increase vitamins, fiber and minerals

    Seed vegetables (with images)

    They are a great source of fiber. Also contain healthy monounsaturated & polyunsaturated fats and many important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Peas, snow peas, sprouted beans, corn and beans, usually green and yellow with seeds.

    Corn
    Corn is a seed vegetable

    Other vegetables (with images)

    This section is to cover those vegetables that are considered as fruit or not considered to be part of the standard vegetable list.

    Jackfruit
    jackfruit - name of vegetables with images
    Lemon
    lemon - indian vegetables names with pictures
    Tomato
    tomato indian vegetable44

    Conclusion

    If you need a list of veggies with pics, there's plenty of stuff on the internet. These can be useful if you're looking to figure out what veggie this is or just want to know more about 'em. Indian vegetable names with pictures can also be found online,. It can be particularly helpful if you’re not familiar with Indian cuisine. By learning the name of the vegetables with pictures, you can better identify them and incorporate them into your cooking.

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    Comments

    1. Paul says

      January 26, 2024 at 10:10 pm

      Thankyou for the information.

      Many of the vegetables that you mention that are not found on an English plate are familiar to me from my local Indian Grocers. Indeed I have cooked with Tindora, Guvar/Gawar, Valor and Turai but there are many more I’d like to try. Drumsticks and long Padwal to name but a few.

      Reply
      • bhavana bhatia says

        January 27, 2024 at 12:23 am

        Thanks Paul, yes there is a long list of vegetables, in different parts of India you will see more varieties. Thanks

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