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    Home » Glossary

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

    Published: Feb 15, 2016 · Last Modified: Jul 15, 2021 by Kanan Patel / 74 Comments

    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

    References:

    • www.google.com
    • www.wikipedia.com
    • The Essential Marathi Cookbook by Kumudi Marathe
    • Southern Flavours: The Best of South Indian Cuisine
    • The essential Kerala Cookbook by Vijayan Kannampilly

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    1. Vibha

      September 20, 2022 at 3:50 pm

      Buck wheat could be Jaar જાર in Gujarati.

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      • Kanan Patel

        September 21, 2022 at 8:37 am

        it could be. I am not sure.

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