I live in India, and I speak Hindi, Punjabi and English very well. I like to learn other languages too.

Vegetables are an integral part of our diet. We consume a number of vegetables in different seasons. In this article, we will learn the names of different vegetables in Punjabi. Originally, the Punjabi language is written with Gurumukhi script, but the Punjabi names for the vegetables in this article have also been provided in the Roman script for the ease of understanding of English readers.

The Punjabi translation for the word vegetable is "sabji."

Potato

The name for the potato in the Punjabi language is aalu. It is written as ਆਲੂ in Punjabi.

Tomato

Tomato means tamatar in Punjabi. It is written as ਟਮਾਟਰ in Punjabi.

Brinjal (Eggplant)

The Punjabi name for the brinjal is baingan. It is written as ਬੈਂਗਣ in Punjabi .

Turnip

The name for the turnip in Punjabi is shalgam. It is written as ਸ਼ਲਗਮ in Punjabi.

Mushroom

The mushroom is called khumb in Punjabi. It is written as ਖੁੰਬ in Punjabi.

Cauliflower

The Punjabi name for the cauliflower is phull gobhi. It is written as ਫੁੱਲ ਗੋਭੀ in Punjabi.

Cabbage

The cabbage means patta gobhi in Punjabi. It is written as ਪੱਤਾ ਗੋਭੀ in Punjabi .

Bitter Melon

The bitter melon is called karela in Punjabi. It is written as ਕਰੇਲਾ in Punjabi.

Radish

The name for radish in Punjabi is mooli. It is written as ਮੂਲੀ in Punjabi.

Lady-finger (Okra)

The Punjabi name for the lady-finger(okra) is bhindi. It is written as ਭਿੰਡੀ in Punjabi .

Cucumber

The name for the cucumber in Punjabi is kheera. It is written as ਖੀਰਾ in Punjabi.

Spinach

The Punjabi name for spinach is palak. It is written as ਪਾਲਕ in Punjabi.

Carrot

The name for the carrot in Punjabi is gajar. It is written as ਗਾਜਰ in Punjabi.

Green Chilli

The Punjabi name for the green chilli is hari mirch. It is written as ਹਰੀ ਮਿਰਚ in Punjabi.

Bottle Gourd

The Punjabi name for the bottle gourd is ghiya. It is written as ਘੀਆ in Punjabi.

Pumpkin

The pumpkin is called kaddu in Punjabi. It is written as ਕੱਦੂ in Punjabi.

Pea

The name for "pea" in Punjabi is matar. It is written as ਮਟਰ in Punjabi .

Onion

The name for onion in Punjabi is peyaj. It is written as ਪਿਆਜ in Punjabi.

Garlic

The Punjabi word for garlic is lasan. It is written as ਲਸਣ in Punjabi.

Coriander

The word coriander translates to dhaniya in Punjabi. It is written as ਧਨੀਆ in Punjabi.

Beans

The Punjabi word for the beans is faliyan. It is written as ਫਲੀਆਂ in Punjabi.

Capsicum

The word capsicum means shimla mirch in Punjabi. It is written as ਸ਼ਿਮਲਾ ਮਿਰਚ in Punjabi.

Ridge Gourd

The Punjabi name for the ridge gourd is rama toree. It is written as ਰਾਮ ਤੋਰੀ in Punjabi.

Ginger

The name for ginger in Punjabi is adrak. It is written as ਅਦਰਕ in Punjabi.

Mint

The Punjabi word for mint is pudina. It is written as ਪੁਦੀਨਾ in Punjabi.

It's Quiz Time Now!

For each question, choose the best answer. The answer key is below.

1. What is the name for cabbage in Punjabi?
   • Ghiya
   • Phull gobhi
   • Patta gobhi
2. What would you call a brinjal in Punjabi?
   • Aalu
   • Tamatar
   • Baingan
3. The Punjabi name for the cucumber is kheera.
   • True
   • False
4. The radish is called gajar in Punjabi.
   • True
   • False
5. .................... is the name for turnip in Punjabi.
   • Bhindi
   • Shalgam

Answer Key

1. Patta gobhi
2. Baingan
3. True
4. False
5. Shalgam

This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.

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