List of Vegetable names in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Tamil

Vegetables are a vital part of any healthy diet, providing essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that support overall well-being. Whether you're exploring a local farmer's market or shopping at an Indian grocery store, knowing the names of various vegetables in different languages can be incredibly helpful, especially when searching for regional favorites. This article provides a comprehensive guide to vegetable names in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Tamil, ensuring you can identify and enjoy fresh, seasonal produce no matter where you are. Incorporating more vegetables into your diet is a simple yet effective way to boost your health and protect against diseases.

English	Hindi	Gujarati	Marathi	Tamil
Amaranth leaves	Chauli bhaji – चौली भाजी	Tandaljo	Hirva math	Molaikeerai
Ash gourd	Petha-पेठा	Petha	Kohla	Poosanikai (Pushini Kaiy)
Banana flower	Kele ka phool – केले का फूल	kela na ful	Kelful	Vazhaipoo
Beetroot	Chukandar – चुकंदर	Beet	Beet	Beetroot kijangu
Bell Pepper (Capsicum)	Shimla mirch – शिमला मिर्च	Bholak marchu	Bhopli/bhongi mirchi	Kudamilagai
Bitter gourd	Karela – करेला	karelu	Karla	Pavara kaiy
Bottlegourd	Lauki – लौकी or Ghia	Dudhi	Dudhi Bhopla	Sura kaiy
Broad beans (fava beans, lima beans, butter beans)	Sem ki phalli – सेम की फली or Papdi	valpapdi	valpapdi	Avara kaiy
Cabbage	Patta gobi – पत्ता गोबी or Bandh gobhi	Kobi	Kobi	Muttaikos
Carrot	Gajar – गाजर	Gajar	Gaajar	Carrot
Cauliflower	Phool gobi – फूल गोबी	koli flower	Phulkobi	Kovippu
Cluster beans	Gawar ki phalli – गवार की फली	Gavar	Gavar	Kothavarangai
Coconut (fresh)	Nariyal – नारियल	Naliyer	Naral	Thengai
Colocasia leaves (Taro leaves)	Arbi patta – अरबी पत्ता	Patra	Aluchi pana	Chepankizhangu
Colocasia roots (Taro roots)	Arbi – अरबी	Arvi	Alu	Chepankizhangu
Coriander leaves (Cilantro)	Hara Dhania – हरा धनिया	Kothmir (Dhana)	Kothimbir	Kothamalli
Corn	Makkai – मकाई or Bhutta	Makai	Maka	Cholam
Cucumber	Kakdi – ककड़ी or Kheera – खीरा	Kakdi	Kakdi	Velleri Kaiy
Curry leaves	Kari patta – कड़ी पत्ता	Mitho limdo	Kadhilimbachi pana	Karuvepillai
Dill leaves	Suva bhaji – सुवा भाजी	Sava ni bhaji	Shepu	Sathakuppi Sompa
Drumsticks	Surjan ki phalli	Saragva ni singh	Shevgyachya shenga	Murungaikkai
Eggplant (Brinjal or Aubergine)	Baingan – बैंगन	Ringan	Vanga	Kathirikai
Elephant Yam	Zimikand – जिमीकंद or Suran – सुरन	Suran	Suran	Chenai kizhangu
Fenugreek leaves	Methi – मेथी	Methi ni bhaji	Methi bhaji	Vendayakeerai
French Beans (Green beans)	Farash beans	Fansi	Shravan ghevda	Beans
Garlic	Lahsun – लहसुन	Lasan	Lassun	Poondu
Ginger	Adrak – अदरक	Aadu	Ale	Inji
Green chili	Hari mirch – हरी मिर्च	Lila marcha	Hirvya mirchya	Pachai Milagai
Green onion (Scallian or Spring onion)	Hari pyaz – हरी प्याज़	Lili Dungri	Kanda path	Pallari Vengayam
Green peas	Matar – मटर	Vatana	Matar	Pattani
Ivy gourd	Tendli – टेंडली	Tindora	Tondli	Kovaikkai
Jackfruit	Kathal – कठल	Phanas	Phanas	Pala Pazham
Lemon (Lime)	Nimbu – निम्बू	Limbu	Limbu	Elumichampazham
Mint leaves	Pudina – पुदीना	fudino	Pudina	Pudina
Mushroom	Khumbh	Mushroom	Khumbh	Kaalan
Mustard leaves	Sarso ka saag – सरसों का साग	Rai limba	Rai chi paan	–
Okra (Ladies’ finger)	Bhindi – भिंडी	Bhinda	Bhendi	Vendaikkai
Onion	Pyaaz – प्याज	Dungari (Kanda)	Kanda	Vengayam
Plantain (raw banana)	kachha kela – कच्चा केला	Kacha kela	–	Vazhaikkai
Potato	Aloo – आलू	Batata (Bataka)	Batata	Urulaikizhangu
Pumpkin	Kaddu – कददू	Kolu	Lal bhopla	Seetaphul
Radish (Daikon)	Mooli – मूली	Mula	Mula	Mullangi
Ridge gourd	Turai – तुरई	Turia	Dodka	Peerkangai
Shallot (pearl onion)	Chota pyaaz – छोटा प्याज or Sambar onion	Nani dungari	Chote kande	China (Sambar vebgayam)
Snake gourd	Chirchinda	Parval	Padval	Pudalang kaiy
Sorrel leaves	Pitwaa	–	Ambadi	Pulicha keerai
Spinach	Palak – पालक	Palak	Palak	Pasala keerai
Sweet potato	Shakarkandi – शकरकंदी	Shakkariya	Ratala	Valli kijangu
Tomato	Tamatar – टमाटर	Tameta	Tamatar	Thakkali

I will try to add other languages in future. Your help is greatly appreciated.Conclusion:

Incorporating a variety of vegetables into your daily meals can significantly enhance your health, and knowing their names in different languages makes it easier to find your favorites, whether at a local market or an Indian grocery store. The guide above serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of vegetables across multiple languages. If you have any additional names to contribute or find any regional names missing, feel free to share them in the comments below. Eating fresh, organic vegetables is a step toward a healthier, more vibrant life.