Vegetable Names in Tulu
Vegetable Names in Tulu – Kai Kajipulu
Vegetable Names in Tulu – Historically, Tulu Nadu was primarily dependent on agriculture and fishing. The main crops grown were rice, Bengal gram, horse gram, vegetables and fruits. Plantation crops like coconut, areca nut, cocoa, cashew nut, and pepper are also grown. In the early 20th century, the Mangalore tile industry, cashew nut processing.
Mangalore is a quaint city in the state of Karnataka which is home to glorious and amazing food. The food gets its flavor from mustard seeds and fried red chillies. Sesame seeds, tamarind, yogurt and fresh coconut also add a distinct taste to it. Being a port city, fish is a staple food in their diet, and the cuisine has influences from the Portuguese as well. Vegetables like drumstick, okra, pumpkin, yam et al make a reappearance in Mangalorean cuisine.
The flavors and ingredients the cuisine makes use of ensures their food is like no other and stands out amongst other cuisines. Mangalorean food is usually spicy, and makes use of jaggery instead of sugar in its sweet delicacies.
Mangalore food is an eclectic mix of cuisines from different communities who have long inhabited the coasts of Karnataka. Mangalorean cuisine has also been influenced by the food of South India which is why you will find an abundance of curry leaves and coconut.
But it is foolhardy to dismiss Mangalorean food as simply South Indian because of its unique dishes. Because nowhere else in the world, will you find the delicious ghee roast, a tasty bowl of gassi, or leaf-wrapped kottige idlis.
We have put together a list of vegetables from Mangalore. Try traditional Mangalorean curries with these vegetables and serve them with hot steamed rice or parotta for lunch or dinner and end it with a serving of sweets for a wholesome South Indian meal.
Here is the list with Pictures in Tulu & Kannada
Serial Number | Body Parts in English | In Tulu | In Kannada |
1 | Cucumber | Thauthe | Southe Kai |
2 | Mangalore Cucumber or Curry Cucumber | Chepprke or Sambar Thauthe | Mangaluru Southe |
3 | Ash Gouard | KarkumbuDa | Boodu Kumbla Kai |
4 | Pumpkin | KembuDae | Sihi Kumbla Kai |
5 | Bitter Gouard | Kanchala | Hagala Kai |
6 | Snake Gouard | Patla Kai | Paduvala Kai |
7 | Bottle Gourd | Thurae | Sore Kai |
8 | Ridge Gouard | Peerae | Hire Kai |
9 | Ladies Finger or Okra | Bende | Bende Kai |
10 | Drumstick | Nurge | Nugge Kai |
11 | Raw Banana or Plantain | Baareda Kai | Baale Kai |
12 | Jackfruit | Gujje | Halsina Kai |
13 | Brinjal or Egg Plant | Badane | Badne Kai |
14 | Bread Fruit | Jeegujje | Ber Halasu |
15 | Green Brinjal | Gulla | Gulla |
16 | Colocasia leaves | Thevuda Irae | Kesuvina Ele |
17 | Coriander Leaves | Kottambari Tappu | Kottambari Soppu |
18 | Curry Leaves | BEsappu or Nesalda Thappu | Karibevu Soppu |
19 | Garlic | Bollulli | Bellulli |
20 | Ginger | Soonti | Shunti |
21 | Green Chilli | Kai Munchi | Hasi Mensina Kai |
22 | Ivy Gourd | Manoli | Thonde Kai |
23 | Onion | Neerulli | Eerulli |
24 | Potato | Batate | Aloo Gadde |
25 | Malabar Spinach | Basale | Basale |
26 | Bamboo Shoots | Kanilae | Bidirina |
27 | Green Peas | Batani | Batani Kaalu |
28 | Long Beans | Lattanae or LattaNDae | Alasande |
29 | Black Pepper | Eddae Munchi | Kar Menasu or Kaalu Menasu |
30 | Sweet Potato | Kireng | Genasu |
31 | Amaranth | Padpae | Harive Soppu |
32 | Elephant Yam | Choorna Kandae | Suvarna Gadde |
33 | Plantain Stem | Baareda Bambae | Baale Dindu |
34 | Plantain Flower | Baareda Pombae | Balle Hoovu |
35 | Tamarind | Puli | Hunse Hannu |
36 | Tomato | Tometa | Tometa |
37 | Turmeric | Manjal | Arashina |
38 | Horse Gram | Kudu | Huruli |
39 | Chilli | Munchi | Ona Mensu |
40 | Brahmi Leaves | Thimare | Ondelga Soppu |
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