Indian Vegetables Name List in Hindi and English

In India, we are blessed to have so many varieties of vegetables available in the market today.

But it can also become a headache if you can’t remember the vegetables’ names.

So, how do you solve this problem?

Well, you can check out the following list of Indian vegetables names and try to learn the names effectively.

I think this list will help many of you who are new to Indian kitchens or cooking world in general.

In the following list, I have also mentioned Hindi names of these vegetables along with their traditional English names.

Now, let’s get started with the list below.

Contents:

Vegetables Name List

Below, I have categorized the names according to the types of Indian vegetables available in the market.

I hope it makes things easier for you to understand and memorize the vegetables name list.

1. Leafy Vegetables

Leafy Greens or Leafy Vegetables are often used to make stir-fried Dry Sabzis in India.

You can use them in different Indian curries and Rice preparations as well.

Some of these green vegetables are also great for making Salads and Raitas.

Here’s a list of top 10+ vegetables name for the Leafy Greens category:

English Name	Hindi Name	Used In
Amaranth	Chaulai/Lal Maath/Lal Saag	Chaulai ka Saag
Colocasia Leaves	Arbi ke Patte, Patra	Aloo Vadi, Patra, Arbi ke Patton ki Sabzi
Coriander Leaves	Dhaniya	Coriander Chutney, Kothimbir Vadi
Curry Leaves	Kadi Patta	Curries and Sabzi preparations
Dill	Suva/Soa Bhaji	Suva ki Sabzi
Drumstick Leaves	Sahjan ke Patte	Sahjan Saag, Sahjan Saag Bhaji
Fenugreek Leaves	Methi	Methi Thepla, Methi ki Sabzi
Lettuce Leaves	Hara Salad, Salad Patta	Salads
Mint	Pudina	Pudine ki Chutney
Mustard Seeds Leaves	Sarson ke Patte	Sarson da Saag
Sorrel Leaves	Pitwaa/Gongura/Ambadi	Gongura Sabzi, Ambadi ki Sabzi
Spinach	Palak	Palak Paneer, Palak Paratha, Palak Soup
Turmeric Leaves	Haldi ke Patte	Patoli

2. Flower Vegetables

In India, we do not include many flower vegetables in our traditional curries or Sabzi preparations.

But the ones we use, for eg., Cauliflower, and Cabbage, are very popular across all parts of the country.

Here’s a list of popular flower vegetables in India:

English Name	Hindi Name	Used In
Banana Flower	Kelphool	Kelphool Sabzi
Broccoli	Broccoli	Salads
Cabbage	Patta Gobhi, Band Gobhi	Patta Gobhi ki Sabzi
Cauliflower	Gobhi	Gobi Paratha, Aloo Gobi, Gobi Manchurian

3. Fruit Vegetables

These are the most versatile vegetables in India.

Because…

You can use them in:

Dry Sabzis
Curries
Salads
Rice Dishes
Sweets

And to make it even more interesting, you can also use them to prepare appetizers and snacks at home.

Amazing, right?

So, let’s quickly take a look at the fruits vegetables in India.

English Name	Hindi Name	Used In
Bitter Gourd	Karela	Karela Juice, Sabzi, Stuffed Karela
Bottle Gourd	Lauki	Lauki ki Sabzi, Lauki ka Halwa
Brinjal	Baingan	Baingan Bharta, Baingan Sabzi, Baingan Fry (Begun Bhaja), Vangi Bhath
Broad Beans	Papdi/ Ghewda	Papdi ki Sabzi
Capsicum	Shimla Mirch	Bharwa Mirch, Vegetable Curries, Pulaos
Cluster Beans	Gawar/ Gaur ki Phali	Gawar Sabzi
Corn	Makai	Corn Tikki, Corn Chaat, Roasted Corn (Bhutta)
Cowpeas	Chawli, Chori	Chawli ki Sabzi
Cucumber	Kheera, Kakdi	Raita, Salad, Koshimbir
Drumstick	Sahjan ki Phali	Vegetable Curries
French Beans	Beans	Beans ki Sabzi, Vegetable Pulao, Fried Rice
Green Chilies	Hari Mirch	Chutneys
Green Peas	Matar	Aloo Matar, Matar Paneer, Matar Paratha
Indian Gooseberry	Awala, Amla	Awale ka Achar
Indian Squash	Tinde	Tinde ki Sabzi, Stuffed Tinde
Ivy Guourd	Tindora	Tindore ki Sabzi
Jackfruit (Raw)	Kathal	Kathal Biryani/Pulao, Kathal ki Sabzi, Kathal ka Achar
Lemon	Nimbu	Nimbu ka Achar
Mango (Raw)	Kairi/ Kachcha Aam	Pickle, Kachche Aam ki Chutney
Okra (Lady Finger)	Bhindi	Bhindi Sabzi, Bhindi Kurkuri, Bhindi Fry
Papaya (Raw)	Kachcha Papita	Papite ki Chutney
Pointed Gourd	Parwal	Parwal ki Sabzi
Pumpkin	Kaddu	Kaddu Sabzi
Raw Banana	Kaccha Kela	Sabzi, Fritters, Banana Chips
Red Chili	Lal Mirch	Powder, Masalas
Ridge Gourd	Tori/Torai	Tori ki Sabzi, Bharwan Torai
Snake Gourd	Chichinda	Chichinda ki Sabji
Spiny Gourd	Kantola	Kantole ki Sabzi
Tomato	Tamatar	Tomato Soup, Ketchup
Waterchestnut	Singhara	Singhare ki Sabzi

4. Stem Vegetables

Stem Vegetables are probably the least popular vegetable types in India.

And the reason lies in the taste.

You don’t get much taste or flavor from Stem Vegetables.

Therefore, their usage is limited to regional cuisines and recipes.

English Name	Hindi Name	Used In
Kohlrabi	Ganth Gobhi	Ganth Gobhi ki Sabzi
Lotus Stem	Kamal Kakdi	Kamal Kakdi Chips, Kamal Kakdi Tikki, Kamal Kakdi ki Sabzi
Banana Stem	Kele ka Tana	Banana Stem Curry

5. Roots, Bulbs and Tubers Vegetables

As you know, these vegetables grow under the ground in the form of Roots, Bulbs, and Tubers.

Most of these Indian vegetables are used to prepare curry-based preparations.

Here’s the list:

English Name	Hindi Name	Used In
Beetroot	Chukandar	Beetroot Halwa, Beetroot Juice
Carrots	Gajar	Gajar Halwa, Gajar ki Sabzi, Gajar ka Achar, Carrot Juice
Colocasia Roots	Arbi	Arbi ki Sabzi
Garlic	Lahsun	Lahsun Chutney, Lahsun Achar
Ginger	Adrak	Adrak Halwa, Adrak Achar (Pickle)
Onion	Pyaz, Kanda	Kanda Bhaji, Pyaz Tamatar ki Sabzi
Potato	Aloo	Aloo Tikki, Aloo Paratha, Aloo Bonda, Vada Pav, Samosa, Aloo ki Sabzi
Purple Yam	Kand	Kand ki Sabzi
Radish	Mooli	Mooli ki Sabzi, Mooli ka Achar, Mooli Paratha
Shallots	Chote Pyaz	Sambar
Sweet Potatoes	Shakarkand	Shakarkand Halwa, Shakarkand Tikki
Turmeric	Haldi	Haldi ka Achar, Haldi Doodh
Turnip	Shalgam	Shalgam ki Sabzi, Shalgam ka Bharta
Yam	Suran	Suran ki Sabzi, Suran Fry

Liked the vegetables name list?

I’m sure you did.

Now, check out a few interesting facts about the history of some of the popular Indian veggies.

History Of Indian Vegetables

Just like different spices, many vegetables have also traveled to India from all over the world.

Some of the vegetables that we think are indigenous to our food culture have come from different continents altogether.

And that too not long ago.

May be around 400-500 years ago!

For eg.,

Europeans brought Tomatoes and Potatoes to India, which are now an essential part of many Indian recipes.

Both these vegetables landed in Europe through South American expeditions in the 14th century.

And similarly, Chilies, Okra, Corn, Cauliflower, and many other vegetables found their way to Indian kitchens.

Isn’t it fascinating?

Did you know: 1/3rd of what we eat today is of foreign origin.

And of course, the vegetables’ names used to be a lot different than what we use today in our Indian languages.

Tips To Get Fresh Vegetables In India

Want to know the secrets of getting fresh veggies from the market?

Check out these useful tips and tricks –

1. Seasonal Vegetables

In India, we get to enjoy three seasons, i.e., Summer, Monsoon, and Winter.

And these seasons also affect the availability of different vegetables in the market.

Therefore, it’s always better to go with the seasonal veggies.

Of course, there are quite a few vegetables that you can eat throughout the year.

But, in general, include more seasonal vegetables in your daily meals.

2. Price

It’s an important factor!

Many times the shopkeepers try to get rid of their unsold stock (5-7 days old) as soon as possible.

To make this happen, they reduce the price of vegetables.

Now, if you buy such veggies looking at the price, you will go wrong.

You will probably end up buying stale vegetables from the shopkeeper.

So, avoid this mistake whenever you can.

Always take a close look at the vegetables, and then make your final decision.

3. Shopping Time

Another important factor!

If you shop at odd hours, you are likely to get unsold and low-quality vegetables in the market.

So, what’s the right time to buy vegetables?

If you want fresh produce, go to the market during the early hours of the morning or evening.

It is the right time to buy vegetables from your local market.

Because many shopkeepers often set up their shops a couple of hours before the rush hours.

And that’s when you can get the best deals on fresh produce from them.

If not possible, you can also choose the rush hours of the day to visit the vegetables’ market.

But do not buy them in the after hours.

Apart from this, you can also request your favorite vegetable seller to get fresh veggies for you.

Just give him a list or reminder a day before, and you’ll get the best produce the next day.

4. Get Vegetables From Your Favorite Shop

It is a tried and tested method.

And I learned it from my mom. (Of course!)

When you buy vegetables from a particular vendor, it helps in building trust over the period.

In return, you can expect quality vegetables from the vendor…EACH TIME!

This trick works!

And I have tried it many times.

But how do you find a vendor who sells quality vegetables?

Ah, simple!

Just head out to your local market in the evening.

(preferably at around 6-7 pm)

That is when you will find many women buying veggies and fruits for the next day.

And if you see a lot crowd around one vegetable shop, don’t look anywhere else.

That’s the one!

Get your vegetables from this shop.

Tip: You can also ask for a specific vegetable’s name to such vendors, and you will get to know the exact name in the local language.

5. eCommerce Stores

These days many online stores deliver fresh vegetables and fruits at your doorstep.

Generally, I use BigBasket to order veggies for the week, but you can select any other online seller as well.

Note: Make sure you get quality products from them though.

In my experience, the logistics department of these startups needs some improvement and efficiency.

But I’m sure things will improve in the coming years.

Till then, we may have to trust our local vegetable shops for fresh produce.

Well, I hope you enjoyed this little guide and the list above.

Do let me know your thoughts in the comments section below.

And if I have missed any vegetables name in the above list, mention them in your comment too. I will update it accordingly.

Update Notes: Originally published in August 2019; republished in March 2020 with new images.