Vegetable Names for Kids
Don’t you think It is weird when you take your child with you to the market to purchase food items and your kid starts asking you questions by pointing fingers at different vegetables by asking various questions like what is this and what is that??
Parents often complain to their children that their kids are not interested in eating food. The main reason behind this is not educating our children regarding the benefits of eating vegetables at their early age. When we talk about vegetables then it is not only important for elders to know the names of vegetables but also for the kids to know and learn the names for vegetables.
After reading this article, you will be able to teach your children about the Vegetable Names for Kids along with Hindi names and charts. Furthermore, kids may also open the charts of images for their practice.
List of Vegetable Names for kids in English and Hindi with Pictures
Tomato
टमाटर
Potato
आलू
Onion
प्याज
spinach
पालक
Pumpkin
कडू
Bell pepper
शिमला मिर्च
Lemon
नींबू
Radish
मूली
brinjal
बैंगन
Why Is It Important for Kids to Learn Vegetable Names?
In a country like India where most of sections of people love eating vegetables. It is basic need of kids to know and learn names of vegetables and their advantages. In this way kids will be able to know the importance of eating the vegetables.
Benefits of Teaching Children Vegetable Names:
List of 50+ Vegetable Names for Kids in English and Hindi
| Sr. No. | Vegetable Name in English | Vegetable Name in Sanskrit | Pronunciation (Native Script) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tomato | टमाटर | tamaatar |
| 02 | Potato | आलू | aaloo |
| 03 | Onion | प्याज | pyaaj |
| 04 | Lady finger | भिंडी | bhindee |
| 05 | Eggplant/Aubergine/ brinjal | बैंगन | baingan |
| 06 | Carrot | गाजर | gaajar |
| 07 | Mushroom | मशरूम | masharoom |
| 08 | Cabbage | पत्ता गोभी | patta gobhee |
| 09 | Pumpkin | कडू | kaddoo |
| 10 | Garlic | लहसुन | lahasun |
| 11 | Ginger | अदरक | adarak |
| 12 | Gourd | लौकी | laukee |
| 13 | Cucumber | खीरा | kheera |
| 14 | Red Chili | लाल मिर्च | laal mirch |
| 15 | Zucchini | तोरी | toree |
| 16 | Beet root | चुकंदर | chukandar |
| 17 | Mint | पुदीना | pudeena |
| 18 | Peas | मटर | matar |
| 19 | Lemon | नींबू | neemboo |
| 20 | Corn | भुट्टा | bhutta |
| 21 | Radish | मूली | moolee |
| 22 | Bitter Gourd | करेला | karela |
| 23 | Turnip | शलजम | shalajam |
| 24 | Green Bean | हरी फली | haree phalee |
| 25 | Mustard Leaves | सरसों की पत्तियां | sarason kee pattiyaan |
| 26 | Moringa | मोरिंगा | moringa |
| 27 | Leek | हरा प्याज | hara pyaaj |
| 28 | Lettuce | सलाद | salaad |
| 29 | Bottle Gourd | लौकी | laukee |
| 30 | Parsnip | चुकंदर | chukandar |
| 31 | Fava Bean | बड़े दाने वाली सेम | bade daane vaalee sem |
| 32 | Broccoli | ब्रोकोली | brokolee |
| 33 | Bell pepper/ capsicum | शिमला मिर्च | shimala mirch |
| 34 | celery | अजमोदा | ajamoda |
| 35 | Greens | साग | saag |
| 36 | Swiss Chard | स्विस चर्ड | svis chard |
| 37 | Coriander | धनिया | dhaniya |
| 38 | Sweet Potato | शकरकंद | shakarakand |
| 39 | Green Onion | हरी प्याज | haree pyaaj |
| 40 | Turnip Greens | शलजम साग | shalajam saag |
| 41 | Mustard Greens | सरसों का साग | sarason ka saag |
| 42 | Avocado | एवोकैडो | evokaido |
| 43 | White pumpkin | सफ़ेद कद्दू | safed kaddoo |
| 44 | Muskmelon | खरबूजा | kharabooja |
| 45 | Melon | तरबूज | tarabooj |
| 46 | Green peas | हरे मटर | hare matar |
| 47 | spinach | पालक | paalak |
| 48 | cauliflower | फूलगोभी | phoolagobhee |
| 49 | Turmeric | हल्दी | haldee |
| 50 | Gooseberry | करौंदा | karaunda |
Types of vegetables
1. Leafy vegetables
These are plant leaves which are eaten as vegetables.These are rich sources of nutrients and fiber.
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| Sr. No. | Leafy Vegetables |
|---|---|
| 01 | Spinach |
| 02 | Broccoli |
| 03 | Mint |
| 04 | Cabbage |
| 05 | Kale |
2. Root vegetables
These are plants whose underground roots are eaten as vegetables.Th ese vegetables tend to grow downward into the soil. These are rich sources of potassium, vitamins, fibre etc.
| Sr. No. | Root Vegetables |
|---|---|
| 01 | carrot |
| 02 | Onion |
| 03 | Garlic |
| 04 | Ginger |
| 05 | Radish |
3. Tuber vegetables
These are underground vegetables which tend to grow sideways or just the soil..These are rich sources of potassium, vitamins, fiber etc.
| Sr. No. | Leafy Vegetables |
|---|---|
| 01 | Potato |
| 02 | Yam |
| 03 | Cassava |
| 04 | Sweet Potato |
| 05 | Taro |
4. Flower vegetables
Plants whose flowers are used as food are called flower vegetables.
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| Sr. No. | Flower Vegetables |
|---|---|
| 01 | Broccoli |
| 02 | Okra |
| 03 | Borage |
| 04 | Cauliflower |
| 05 | Artichokes |
5. Fruit vegetables
These are fruits which grow in the flower and contain seeds. These fruits are commonly treated as vegetables because they are often used in cooking due to their taste.
| Sr. No. | Fruit Vegetables |
|---|---|
| 01 | cucumbers |
| 02 | pepper |
| 03 | seggplant |
| 04 | Green beans |
| 05 | tomatoes |
6. Stem vegetables
egetables whose stem is used as food are called stem vegetables.
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| Sr. No. | Stem Vegetables |
|---|---|
| 01 | Asparagus |
| 02 | Fennel |
| 03 | Celery |
| 04 | Swiss Chard |
| 05 | Kohlrabi |
7. Bulb vegetables
Those vegetables whose edible portion is bulbous in shape. These are mainly used in food as flavor.
| Sr. No. | Bulb Vegetables |
|---|---|
| 01 | Shallot |
| 02 | Onion |
| 03 | Kurrat |
| 04 | Fennel |
| 05 | Turnip |
Tips for Encouraging Kids to Eat More Vegetables
Children do whatever they see in their parents. When we go to the vegetable market, we should let our kids participate in choosing and buying the vegetables. We should make an example by eating vegetables in front of our children. We should accompany our children during the preparation of food in the kitchen.
