List of Grains, cereal and flour in English, Hindi and other languages

Glossary of Grains, cereal and flour in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.

List of Grains, cereal and flour in English, Hindi and other languages
Frequently used flours in most Indian kitchen

Grains, rice and flour made out of grains are the energy-giving, starchy, staple foods in Indian kitchen (also in many other cuisines as well). Some of the grains and flour names mentioned below in the table are gluten free.

Whether the whole grain or further processed product like flour, these food are valuable source of nutritious fiber and complex carbohydrates.

They have long storage life that makes them a most practical foundation for everyday meals. They should be kept in airtight container in the pantry.

List of Grains, cereal and flour in English, Hindi and other languages
Most commonly used grains in Indian kitchen (Specially in my kitchen)

Below is the handy table for grains, cereal that may help you. The table after that contains Indian flour names. The first column has English name and following columns have names in Indian regional languages. You will notice the links in the English column. Those links will provide you the list of recipes made using that ingredient.

If I have missed any or if you know any regional language names, please let me know in comments below.

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

English Hindi Gujarati Marathi Tamil Telugu Malayalam
Amaranth grain Rajgira Rajgaro Thenai
Barley Jau Jav Satu Barliarisi Barli Biyyam
Broken wheat Dalia Fada ghaum Daliya Godhumai Ravai Godumalu Rawa Gothumbu Nurukku
Buckwheat Sabut kuttu
Millet, Barnyard Sama ke chawal Samo /Moraiyo Bhagar /Varai Kuthirai valli Odalu Kavadapullu
Millet, finger Ragi Nachani Kezhvaragu Ragulu Panji pullu
Millet, foxtail Kangni Kang Rala Thinai Korra biyam Thina
Millet, kodo Kodra Kodri Varagu Arikelu Koovaragu
Millet, Little Kutki Kuri Vari Saamai Sama Chama
Millet, pearl Bajra Bajri Bajri Kambu Sajjalu Kambam
Millet, Sorghum Jowar Juvar Jowari Cholam Jonna Cholam
Rice Chawal Chokha Tandul Arisi Biyam Pachari
Rice, beaten (rice flakes) Poha Pauva Pohe Aval Atukulu Aval
Rice, parboiled Ukda chawal Puzhungal Arisi Uppudu biyam Puzhungalari
Rice, puffed Murmura Mamra Churmura Pori Borugulu Pori
Semolina Sooji Soji (ravo) Rava Ravai Bombai Rawa Rava
Tapioca Sago Sabudana Sabudana Javvarisi Saggubiyyam Kappa
Whole wheat Ghenhu Ghaum Gahu Godumai Godumalu Gothumbu
List Of Grains, Cereal And Flour In English, Hindi And Other Languages
Flours used in Hindu fasting (Vrat or upwas)
English Hindi Gujarati Marathi Tamil Telugu Malayalam
Amaranth flour Rajgire ka atta Rajgara no lot Rajgira pith Thenai Maavu Rajgira pindi
All purpose flour Maida Mendo Maida/kanik Maida Maavu Maida Pindi Maida mavu
Arrowroot flour Arrowroot flour
Bengal gram flour Besan chana no lot Besan Kadalai mavu Senaga Pindi Kadala Podi
Buckwheat flour Kuttu ka atta
Finger millet flour Ragi/Nachani atta
Maize flour Makki ka atta Makai no lot
Pearl millet flour Bajre ka atta Barji no lot
Rice flour Chawal ka atta Chokha no lot Tandulacha peeth Arisi mavu Biyyam pindi Ari podi
Water chestnut flour Singhare ka atta Singhoda no lot
White millet flour Jowar atta
Whole wheat flour Atta Ghaum no lot Kanik Godumai mavu Godhuma pindi Gothambu Podi

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