Ever read a recipe you felt like trying but some words just don’t make sense e.g. Fenugreek or Asafoetida? Here’s your ready reference. Treat this as a dictionary for all your Bengali Culinary words.
Here you go!
Vegetables and Legumes
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English Name |
Bengali Name |
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Amaranth |
Noyte shaakh |
নটে শাখ |
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Apple Gourd |
Tinda |
তিন্দা |
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Ash Gourd |
Chal Kumro |
চাল কুমড়ো |
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Beetroot |
Beet |
বীট |
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Bitter Gourd |
Karola/Karela |
করলা |
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Bitter melon/Bitter gourd |
Karola |
করলা |
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Black-eyed pea |
Lobia |
লোবিয়া |
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Bottle Gourd/ Calabash |
Lau |
লাউ |
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Broad Beans |
Sheem |
সীম |
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Brussels sprout |
Biliti Bandhakopi |
বিলিতি বাধাকপি |
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Cabbage |
Badha Kopi |
বাধাকপি |
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Carrot |
Gajor |
গাজর |
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Cauliflower |
Fulkopi |
ফুলকপি |
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Celery |
Pathuni Shaakh |
পাথুনি শাখ |
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Ceylon spinach |
Pui Shaakh |
পুঁই শাখ |
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Chickpea |
Chola |
ছোলা |
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Cilantro/ Coriander |
Dhane Pata |
ধনে পাতা |
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Cucumber |
Sausha |
শসা |
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Drumstick |
Sajner Data |
সজনের ডাটা |
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Eggplant/Aubergine/Brinjal |
Begun |
বেগুন |
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Elephant Foot yam |
Ol |
ওল |
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French Beans |
Beans |
বিন্স |
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Garbanzo |
Kabuli Chola |
কাবুলি ছোলা |
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Gooseberry |
Amloki |
আমলকি |
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Indian pea |
Mator |
মটর |
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Ivy Gourd/ Gentlemen’s Toe/Little Gourd |
Kundri |
কুন্দ্রী |
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Jackfruit |
Kathal |
কাঠাল |
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Kidney bean |
Raajma |
রাজমা |
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Lentil |
Dal |
ডাল |
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Lotus root |
Padma |
পদ্ম শাখ |
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Malabar Spinach |
Pui Shaakh |
পুঁই শাখ |
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Mint |
Pudina Pata |
পুদিনা পাতা |
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Moth bean |
Mung dal |
মুগ ডাল |
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Mustard |
Sarse |
সরসে |
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Okra |
Bhindi/Bhendi |
ভিন্দী/ ঢেরস |
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Onion |
Peyaj |
পেয়াজ |
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Pea |
Matorshuti |
মটরশুটি |
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Pigeon pea |
Arhar Dal |
অরহর ডাল |
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Pointed Gourd |
Potol |
পটল |
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Potato |
Alu |
আলু |
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Pumpkin |
Kumro |
কুমড়ো |
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Radish |
Mulo |
মুলো |
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Red Amaranth |
Lal shaakh |
লাল শাখ |
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Red Lentil |
Masur Dal |
মুসুর ডাল |
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Ridge Gourd/ Chinese Okra |
Jhinga/Jhinge |
ঝিঙ্গা |
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Snake Gourd |
Chichinga |
চিচিঙ্গা |
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Spinach |
Palang |
পালং |
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Spring Onion/Scallion |
Peyajkoli |
পেয়াজকলি |
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String Beans |
Barboti |
বরবটি |
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Sweet corn aka corn; aka maize |
Bhutta |
ভুট্টা |
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Sweet Potato or Kumara |
Mishti Alu |
মিষ্টি আলু |
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Taro |
Kochur Loti |
কচুরলতি |
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Teasle Gourd |
Kakrol |
কাকরোল |
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Tomato |
Tomaato |
টমেটো |
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Turnip |
Olkopi |
ওলকপি |
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Turnip greens |
Shalgam |
শালগম |
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Water spinach |
Palang |
পালং |
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Winter melon |
Chal Kumro |
চাল কুমড়ো |
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Yam |
Kochu |
কোচু |
Spices
|
English Name |
Bengali Name |
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Allspice |
Kebab chini |
কাবাব চিনি |
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Asafoetida |
Hing |
হিং |
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Bay Leaf |
Tej Pata |
তেজ পাতা |
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Black Cardamom |
Bauro Elaich |
বড় এলাচ |
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Black Cumin |
Kalo Zeera |
কালো জিরা |
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Black Pepper |
Gol Morich |
গোল মরিচ |
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Black Salt |
Kalo Noone |
কালো নুন |
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Brown Mustard Seed |
Choto sarse/ Rai |
ছোট সর্ষে/রাই |
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Caraway Seeds |
Shahi Zeera |
শাহ জিরা |
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Carom/Thyme |
Joane/ Ajwain |
জোয়ান |
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Celery |
Radhuni |
রাধুনি |
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Chili |
Lanka |
লঙ্কা |
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Cinnamon |
Dalchini |
দারচিনি |
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Cloves |
Labango |
লবঙ্গ |
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Coriander |
Dhane |
ধনে |
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Cumin |
Jeera/ Zeera |
জিরা |
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Dates |
Khejur |
খেজুর |
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Fennel |
Mouri |
মৌরি |
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Fenugreek |
Methi |
মেথি |
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Fenugreek Leaf |
Kasuri Methi |
কাসুরি মেথি |
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Garlic |
Rasun |
রসুন |
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Ginger |
Aada |
আদা |
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Green Cardamom |
Choto Elaich |
ছোট এলাচ |
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Holy Basil |
Tulsi |
তুলসী |
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Mace |
Joitree |
জৈত্রী |
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Mustard |
Sarse |
সর্ষে |
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Nutmeg |
Jaiphal |
জায়ফল |
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Pickle |
Achar |
আচার |
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Poppy Seeds |
Posto |
পোস্ত |
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Saffron |
Zafran |
জাফরান |
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Salt |
Laban/ Noone |
লবন/ নুন |
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Sour Mango Powder |
Aamchur |
আমচুর |
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Spice Mixture |
Garam Masala |
গরম মসলা |
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Star Anise |
Chakro Phool |
চক্র ফুল |
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Star Anise |
Guamouri |
গুয়ামৌরি |
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Tamarind |
Tetul |
তেতুল |
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Turmeric |
Halud |
হলুদ |
Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments.
Avocado ke Banglay ‘KoolNashpati’ bole
What is the bengali meaning of quinoa?
betho sag
Daliah
What is d english name of “bell” & “kadbel”?
Bel is wood apple. Not sure about kadbel.
Isnt bel and kadbel the same thing?
No mam, Bel ar Kadbel alada .Bel akare boro r kadbel choto hoy. Bel misti r kastik hoy …r kadbel hoy tok. Kadbel r tetul je sob kaje byabohar hoy temon byabohar hote pare r bel er prodhanoto sorbot hoy..
No….they are not.
Bel = Wood Apple, Kadbel = Cry Wood Apple…
yarki marlam…ota hobe Elephant’s foot apple
wot is googly called in english? i mean i suppose it is a sort of mollusc found in yhe ponds here in west bengal…my greater interest lies in learninf a recipe or two,of the same…thnks
What is the bengali name for “asparagus” ?
Shatamuli
It is called sajna
Asparagus hochhe dhudhul
Sorry vul bollam.zuchhini hochhe dhudhul r asparagus shatamul
What is Parsley called in Bengali?
Fenugreek Leaf is “Methi Saag”
and radhuni is “wild celery”, it is similar but not same as celery (Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radhuni)
Hello can you help me whats ‘dugi’ in English and ‘nali fata’ and ‘rosotoh fata’
Thank you!
Hi! I need help. I’m trying to find out if “Quinoa” a kind of Grain is available anywhere in the Dhaka kitchen markets. What is the Bengali name for Quinoa ?
betho sag
trifola te amlaki-hartuki r boira thake. hartuki r boira-r english word ta ki? also need to know the beglai of “flax seed”.
meaning of avocado is ghritokumari.
Moniya,
Ghritokumari is not avocado its aloe vera.
Avocado nashpati jatio fol.
M nt sure..i sometimes think avocado is jolpai
jalapeno peppers and lonka are same???
Lonka is Thai chili. Jalapeno pepper is the big size lanka.
Mint is not included in the list.. Mint (or mint leaves) is known as Pudina (pudina pata).
What is walnut?
Akhrot
katbadam
Walnut is AKHROT and almond is Kath Badam
To all,
please tell me the bengali name of Avocado & Graviola.
Thanks.
Sorry Indra,
I dont know if there is any Bengali name for these two. But, as far as I know, they are called the same.
Ghrito-kumari
Aloe vera
“khoi”(rice byproduct) k English ae ki bolae..?
flattened rice
Puffed rice.
Hi, thanks for this dictionary list. It is so helpful. Can you please include a separate list for all the “shaaks” or “green leafy veggies”. It would really make my day. What is “daataashaak” in english?
Hi.
I am really impressed by your website. But could you please tell me what Rosemary is called in Bengali. Its my b’day nd maa looked up on a recipe book. But we have no idea what Rosemary is. So can anybody please help?
rosemary is available in AGORA , MEENABAZAR…..
they sell it in a little box…. is available in bd bt da dry one…. its a type of herb!!! it can b use in salad, pizza, spaghetti etc!!!
This web page is so very helpful. I came accross a leaf called ‘Kale’ but don’t know the Bengali name, can you please help me? Thanks once again.
i need to know this too
thik janina
What is the bengali name of CONSTARCH
cornflour
পটল- এর ইংরেজি নামটা এখানে দেওয়া হয় নাই?
আছে।। দেখলাম এই মাত্র। দুঃখিত। পোস্টটা ডিলেট করে দিয়েন প্লিজ। Pointed Gourd
আমার কমেন্টটা ডিলেট করতে বলছি। সরি আপনাদের পোস্ট না। অনেক অনেক হেল্পফুল একটা সাইট এইটা।
Some say Wax Gourd also
I got super vegetable names.. I just search in everywhere and tired and suddenly i got this weblink from google and happy too much to know from here all the bangladeshi / bangali vegetable english name. Thanks Bengali Cuisine…!!!
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Hi. Can you please tell me the Bangla name for ‘Parsley’ and ‘Basil (NOT holy basil)’..?
Hi Rakibul,
I don’t think there is any particular name for basil or parsley in Bengali. I even checked a few online dictionary, and couldn’t find a one word answer to it.
Well (sigh)…thanks for trying..
Basil is tulsi… not sure about parsley
No..Holy Basil is Tulsi.
And I’ve seen Basil. They are not the same. They are different species. Basil: Ocimum basilicum; Holy Basil: Ocimum tenuiflorum.
hey,
BASIL locally in bengal known as chinese tulsi,and PARSLEY as,Bility dhone pata,
THANKS A TON!!! ;-D
Basil is know in Sylhet as “long-pata”
It’s called “long-pata” in Sylhet
Basil is tukma
Parsley n basil is an italian herb…. u can get in BD bt da dry one…
this is known as parsley pata in the vegetable market
Very helpful.
I have learned a lot from this website.
Keep going.
Thanks a lot.
what is the English name of “kaccha kola”??
Avik,
Its called raw banana or green banana
thank you, now please tell me English name of “dub” n “duber jol”???
green coconut (dub).dub er jol coconut water
Anise is mouree, my Guju hoe iphe aka wife Pragnaben Barot SenGupta says, being a grad of MS Univ Home Sc, She knows more about kitchen issue, than me.
Luttuce in Bangla is called let tosh or toes instead of let twice, it is not native to bangla, and is a videshee shamba
It’s called Plantain
kaccha kola is called plaintain.
kaccha kola is called plantain.
Can you please tell me how can I prepare Amsatta ( Mango cake) in Microwave oven.
Hi Bimal,
I have never made amsotto in microwave. But, you can make it by pureeing the mangoes and then boil it with bay leaves and cinnamon. Then spread it thinly over a baking sheet and let it cool. Then cut into slices and enjoy.
Hello Sudeshna,
For the last few weeks I was very busy with my superannuation from Postal Dept.
However, now I am free from all sorts of official responsibility. I tried to make Amsotto through Micro wave but failed owing sufficient knowledge (i.e. selection of temperature etc.)on it. I will try for the next season. Now tel me how can I prepare Tandoori Chicken by easiest way in Microwave? and also be informed the settings of temp. etc.
Thanks a lot.
Bimal Kanti Dutta
Hello Every body……
May i Join with you.
Gelatin is “Shirish Atha”. But you can usually find it as Gelatin. 🙂
What is atop chal called in english?
Raw rice is “atop chal” and “seddho chal” is parboiled rice
What is the Bengali for star anise?
Star anise called chakro ful in Bengali
what is the bengali name of “kale leaves” ?
Sorry Hillol, no idea.
what is the bengali name for Rose Mary? Plantain? and cooking Spray?
Shalini am not sure what rosemary is called in Bengali. Plantain is kancha kaula, almost similar to banana, but not exactly the same. Tumi plantain-er kono recipe-r janne kancha kaula use korte paro. Cooking spray-er Bengali naam ache kina janina. Its just oil in a spray-able container.
Hi Mon….as per your request i have given the names of the fruits as much as i could.
Phol Fruits
Aam Mango
Kathal Jackfruit
Lichu Lychee/Litchee
Jaam Berry
Kola Banana
Kul Berr/Jujubi
Ata Cherimoya
Gab Sharonfruit
Amra Golden Apple
Batabilebu Shaddoc/Pummelo
Jamrul Rose Apple
Kagji Lebu Lime
Kamranga Carambola/Star fruit
Lebu Lemon
Shobeda Sapota
Kul Plum/Jujubi
Lotka Longan
Amloki Embica
Pani Phal Water chestnut
Peara Gauva
Jalpai Olive
Nona Atemoya
Taal Mangoesteen/Plam
Bel Wood Apple
Kad Bel
Bedana Pome Granate
Nashpati Peers
Khejur Dates
Komola Lebu Orange
Anaras Pineapple
Tormuj Watermellone
Pepe Papaya
Hi Rahul,
Thanks a lot for the great list.
hi Sudeshna! its my pleasure to share the list with you people…:-)
Hi, great resource. Would be great if you could do common fruits as well.
Is it correct that the Bangla word for papaya is pepe? Does this have a meaning in Bangla?
For example the Hindi word for papaya is papali, which is comprised of two parts, pappa, meaning little child and ari
meaning to destroy)
dts very good
very good collection….
keep doing
could any one please tell me what is ChiNre ? how much calories does it have in 100 grams of Chinre? is there any recipe on this?
Hi Sudarshana,
Chinre is Bengali for poha or flatenned rice. You can get a recipe in our blog – Chirer Pulao. I’m not sure about the amount of calories though
Very good collection. I can add: Hog Plum = Amra (Bengali)
Can anyone please tell me the bengali of polenta and pancetta?
Hi, Can anyone tell me what is the bengali name of Lettuce Leaves
Shrinanda,
I dont think there is any particular Bengali word for that, even the green grocers in the market call it lettuce
eta bazare letuce pata boley parichito.
hi im new in here. i like herbs. i wanna make my own herbs garden. can u tell me where i can get all the herb plants including italian herbs? and plz tell me the bangoli names of Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary and Thyme. can i find them in bangladesh?
u can find herbs in bd bt da dry 1….. …. like in agora , meenabazar, gulshan dcc etc bt u hve to search for plant in italy…. not in bd… i hv searchd a lot…..
what is the bengali name of black beans?
What is the bengali name of “Thyme”
love the info bro! thanks a lot
i am new here and i cant find many things like figs fennel scallop gelatin gherkin pickles can you plese tell the Bengali name for this?
Hi Sophia,
The Bengali name for Fig is dumur, fennel is mouri, pickles is achar. Gelatin doesn’t have any Bengali name. Am not very sure of the other two.
Wel, gherkin is nothng but immature cucumber matlab shosha. :-),its used very much to make pickles in west. And scallop is a edible mollusc. Does nt have a bengali name.
gherkin – i guess spelling must b wrong… its called gurken. its is cucumber pickle ( small cucumber)….. if u want i can gve u da receip too!!!
Thanks for the auspicious writeup. It if truth be told used to be
a entertainment account it. Look complex to more delivered agreeable from you!
However, how can we keep up a correspondence?
What is vanilla?
Arko,
Vanilla is a type of bean, used for flavoring food mainly cakes, desserts and icecreams. You can find it in any grocery stores. The vanilla essence comes in small bottles or else you can even use the beans, which are much stronger flavor than the essence.
Fiddlehead ferns. Thats dheki shaak. My most fav. found in north east of india where i was born and braught up. Cnt find in delhi. 🙁
What is the bengali name of yogrut?
The Bengali name for yogurt is ‘Doi”, sweet yogurt is “misti doi”
Can you please tell me the bengali of polenta and pancetta?
Actually “doi” is curd. there is no bengali for yogurt… And both are not same. (source http://www.differencebetween.info/difference-between-yoghurt-and-curd )