English | Swahili |
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Beetroot / Beet | Kiazisukari |
Broccoli | Brokoli |
Cabbage | Kabichi |
Capsicum / Bell Peppers | Pilipili Hoho |
Carrot | Karoti |
Cauliflower | Koliflawa / Kolimaua |
Celery | Figili |
Collard Greens / Kale | Sukuma / Sukumawiki |
Cucumber | Tango / Tangopepeta |
Courgette / Zucchini | Mung’unye |
Eggplant | Biringanya / Mbilinganyi |
French Beans | Maharagwe ya Kifaransa |
Garlic | Kitunguu Saumu |
Green Beans | Maharage Mabichi |
Green Peas | Njegere |
Leek | Liki |
Lettuce | Saladi |
Mushroom | Uyoga |
Okra | Bamia |
Onion | Kitunguu |
Potatoes | Viazi |
Pumpkin | Malenge / Boga |
Spinach | Mchicha / Spinachi |
Sweet Potatoes | Viazi Vitamu |
Taro Root / Arrowroot | Magimbi / Majimbi (Nduma) |
Tomato | Nyanya |
Turnip | Mkereza |
White Eggplant | Nyanya Chungu |
Yam | Kiazi Kikuu |
Herbs and Spices
English | Swahili |
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Basil | Mrihani/ Mrehani |
Black Pepper | Pilipili Manga |
Caraway | Kisibiti |
Cardamom | Iliki |
Cayenne pepper | Pilipili Kichaa / Mwachaka / Udaha |
Chilli Pepper | Pilipili |
Cinnamon | Mdalasini |
Chives | Kitunguu Jani |
Cloves | Karafuu |
Coriander | Giligilani (Dhania or Dania) |
Cumin Seeds | Jira |
Fenugreek | Uwatu |
Ginger | Tangawizi |
Habanero Chilli | Mbuzi / Pilipili Mbuzi |
Lemongrass | Mchaichai |
Mustard | Haradali |
Nutmeg | Kungumanga |
Parsley | Kitimiri / Kotimiri |
Turmeric | Bizari / Manjano. |
Saffron | Zafarani |