| English | Swahili |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
