Published 17:23 IST, November 25th 2019
Vegetables list which have non-identical names in different states of India
Vegetables are an important part of our routine diet. Some fruits and vegetables are referred by different names in different parts of the country. Find out.
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Vegetables are present in numerous varieties across India. y help in providing nutritional benefits and also in leing a healthy long life. Since India is a multi-cultural and multi-lingual country, many vegetables are named differently in different regions. Take a look at few vegetables which have n-identical names in various regions of India.
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Vegetables with dissimilar names in different parts of India
Onion:
Onions are amidst one of those essential vegetables, which works as a primary ingredient in almost every Indian curry or sabzi. It is an absolutely necessary vegetable in every Indian dish. Onions are reily available in grocery stores at affordable prices. It is a staple food item, which one can find in literally every kitchen. Onion is commonly kwn as Pyaz in rrn states of India. Whereas, in states like Maharashtra and joining regions, it called Kanda.
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Cucumber:
Cucumber is a vegetable, which is highly used in sals. Cucumber can also be called a magical food item due to tons of nutritional qualities attached to it. It is a rich source of potassium and magnesium. In fact, it is a great source of Vitamin C, K and Vitamin A as well. Cucumber is called Kakdi in central parts of India. Whereas it is kwn as Khera in states like Punjab and Haryana.
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Bottle Gourd:
It has a lot of health benefits. Bottle Gourd helps massively in weight loss. It also prevents issues like improper digestion and constipation. Bottle gourd is commonly called Lauki in major parts of India. However it is named differently in cities like Mumbai, Nagpur and Pune, wherein its referred as Dudhi.
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Potato:
Potato is one such vegetable which has ability to easily blend in any Indian dish. Potatoes aren't harsh on pockets and taste great too. You can eat in form of an Indian curry, chaat, or aloo paratha. Potato is referred to as Batata in several parts of India. In state of Maharashtra, it is famously called as batata. However, primarily, it is kwn as Aloo.
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Sugar Apple:
Sugar apple is t as common as or fruits like apples or oranges, but it is highly consumed in states like Mhya Presh, Gujarat and Maharasthra.In rrn India, it is called Sharifa. Whereas in states like Maharashtra, it is kwn as Sitafal.
14:30 IST, November 25th 2019