🍛 100 Indian Foods in Hindi, Roman Hindi & English (Complete Vocabulary Guide)
Learn the Names of Popular Indian Foods with Pronunciation, Meaning & Examples

🍽️ Learn 100 Indian Foods in Hindi

Hindi • Roman Hindi • English

Indian cuisine is one of the world's most diverse and flavourful food traditions. Whether you're travelling to India, learning Hindi, exploring Indian culture, or simply love Indian food, knowing the names of common dishes in Hindi, Roman Hindi, and English makes ordering, shopping, and conversations much easier.

This guide includes 100 popular Indian foods, easy pronunciation, and useful examples for beginners.

🌍 Why Learn Indian Food Vocabulary?

✅ Order confidently in restaurants

✅ Understand Indian recipes

✅ Travel across India more easily

✅ Speak naturally with native Hindi speakers

✅ Improve everyday Hindi vocabulary

✅ Explore Indian culture through food

100 Indian Foods in Hindi

🍛 100 Indian Foods Vocabulary

No.	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
1	*रोटी*	*Roti*	*Flatbread*
2	*चपाती*	*Chapati*	*Chapati*
3	*नान*	*Naan*	*Naan Bread*
4	*पराठा*	*Paratha*	*Layered Flatbread*
5	*पूरी*	*Poori*	*Deep-fried Bread*
6	*भटूरा*	*Bhatura*	*Leavened Fried Bread*
7	*कुलचा*	*Kulcha*	*Stuffed Flatbread*
8	*दाल*	*Daal*	*Lentils*
9	*चावल*	*Chawal*	*Rice*
10	*खिचड़ी*	*Khichdi*	*Rice & Lentil Dish*
11	*पुलाव*	*Pulao*	*Pilaf*
12	*बिरयानी*	*Biryani*	*Biryani*
13	*राजमा*	*Rajma*	*Kidney Bean Curry*
14	*चना मसाला*	*Chana Masala*	*Chickpea Curry*
15	*कढ़ी*	*Kadhi*	*Yogurt Curry*
16	*पालक पनीर*	*Palak Paneer*	*Spinach & Cottage Cheese*
17	*पनीर बटर मसाला*	*Paneer Butter Masala*	*Paneer Curry*
18	*शाही पनीर*	*Shahi Paneer*	*Royal Paneer Curry*
19	*मटर पनीर*	*Matar Paneer*	*Peas & Paneer*
20	*आलू गोभी*	*Aloo Gobhi*	*Potato & Cauliflower*

No.	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
21	*बैंगन भरता*	*Baingan Bharta*	*Mashed Eggplant*
22	*भिंडी मसाला*	*Bhindi Masala*	*Okra Curry*
23	*मिक्स वेज*	*Mix Veg*	*Mixed Vegetables*
24	*सांभर*	*Sambar*	*Lentil Vegetable Stew*
25	*रसम*	*Rasam*	*Spiced Soup*
26	*इडली*	*Idli*	*Steamed Rice Cakes*
27	*डोसा*	*Dosa*	*Rice Crepe*
28	*मसाला डोसा*	*Masala Dosa*	*Stuffed Dosa*
29	*उत्तपम*	*Uttapam*	*Savory Pancake*
30	*वड़ा*	*Vada*	*Lentil Fritter*
31	*पोहा*	*Poha*	*Flattened Rice Dish*
32	*उपमा*	*Upma*	*Semolina Breakfast*
33	*ढोकला*	*Dhokla*	*Steamed Gram Cake*
34	*खांडवी*	*Khandvi*	*Gram Flour Rolls*
35	*थेपला*	*Thepla*	*Gujarati Flatbread*
36	*फाफड़ा*	*Fafda*	*Crunchy Snack*
37	*खाखरा*	*Khakhra*	*Crispy Flatbread*
38	*पाव भाजी*	*Pav Bhaji*	*Vegetable Mash with Bread*
39	*वड़ा पाव*	*Vada Pav*	*Potato Burger*
40	*मिसल पाव*	*Misal Pav*	*Spicy Sprout Curry*

No.	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
41	*समोसा*	*Samosa*	*Samosa*
42	*कचौरी*	*Kachori*	*Stuffed Pastry*
43	*पकौड़ा*	*Pakoda*	*Fritters*
44	*पापड़*	*Papad*	*Crispy Wafer*
45	*चाट*	*Chaat*	*Indian Street Snack*
46	*भेल पूरी*	*Bhel Puri*	*Puffed Rice Snack*
47	*पानी पूरी*	*Pani Puri*	*Golgappa*
48	*सेव पूरी*	*Sev Puri*	*Street Snack*
49	*दही भल्ला*	*Dahi Bhalla*	*Yogurt Dumplings*
50	*टिक्की*	*Tikki*	*Potato Patty*
51	*छोले भटूरे*	*Chole Bhature*	*Chickpeas with Fried Bread*
52	*मक्खन*	*Makkhan*	*Butter*
53	*दही*	*Dahi*	*Yogurt*
54	*लस्सी*	*Lassi*	*Yogurt Drink*
55	*छाछ*	*Chhaach*	*Buttermilk*
56	*अचार*	*Achar*	*Pickle*
57	*चटनी*	*Chutney*	*Chutney*
58	*रायता*	*Raita*	*Yogurt Side Dish*
59	*सलाद*	*Salaad*	*Salad*
60	*सूप*	*Soup*	*Soup*

No.	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
61	*हलवा*	*Halwa*	*Sweet Pudding*
62	*गुलाब जामुन*	*Gulab Jamun*	*Milk Dumplings*
63	*जलेबी*	*Jalebi*	*Jalebi*
64	*रसगुल्ला*	*Rasgulla*	*Cheese Dumplings*
65	*रस मलाई*	*Ras Malai*	*Creamy Cheese Dessert*
66	*बर्फी*	*Barfi*	*Milk Fudge*
67	*पेड़ा*	*Peda*	*Milk Sweet*
68	*लड्डू*	*Laddu*	*Sweet Ball*
69	*मैसूर पाक*	*Mysore Pak*	*Gram Flour Sweet*
70	*सोहन पापड़ी*	*Soan Papdi*	*Flaky Sweet*
71	*खीर*	*Kheer*	*Rice Pudding*
72	*फिरनी*	*Phirni*	*Ground Rice Pudding*
73	*श्रीखंड*	*Shrikhand*	*Sweet Yogurt*
74	*मोदक*	*Modak*	*Sweet Dumpling*
75	*गुझिया*	*Gujiya*	*Sweet Pastry*

No.	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
76	*मालपुआ*	*Malpua*	*Sweet Pancake*
77	*राबड़ी*	*Rabri*	*Thickened Milk Dessert*
78	*पायसम*	*Payasam*	*South Indian Pudding*
79	*चना*	*Chana*	*Chickpeas*
80	*मूंग दाल*	*Moong Daal*	*Green Gram Lentils*
81	*उड़द दाल*	*Urad Daal*	*Black Gram*
82	*अरहर दाल*	*Arhar Daal*	*Pigeon Peas*
83	*चना दाल*	*Chana Daal*	*Split Chickpeas*
84	*मूंगफली*	*Moongphali*	*Peanuts*
85	*मखाना*	*Makhana*	*Fox Nuts*
86	*साबूदाना खिचड़ी*	*Sabudana Khichdi*	*Tapioca Dish*
87	*सरसों का साग*	*Sarson Ka Saag*	*Mustard Greens*
88	*मक्की की रोटी*	*Makki Ki Roti*	*Corn Flatbread*
89	*दाल मखनी*	*Daal Makhani*	*Creamy Black Lentils*
90	*कढ़ाई पनीर*	*Kadhai Paneer*	*Spiced Paneer Curry*
91	*दम आलू*	*Dum Aloo*	*Slow-cooked Potatoes*
92	*कोफ्ता*	*Kofta*	*Vegetable Dumplings*
93	*वेज बिरयानी*	*Veg Biryani*	*Vegetable Biryani*
94	*नींबू चावल*	*Nimbu Chawal*	*Lemon Rice*
95	*नारियल चटनी*	*Nariyal Chutney*	*Coconut Chutney*
96	*इमली चटनी*	*Imli Chutney*	*Tamarind Chutney*
97	*पुदीना चटनी*	*Pudina Chutney*	*Mint Chutney*
98	*आम का अचार*	*Aam Ka Achar*	*Mango Pickle*
99	*चना सुंदल*	*Chana Sundal*	*South Indian Chickpea Snack*
*100*	*बेसन चीला*	*Besan Cheela*	*Gram Flour Pancake*

💬 Useful Food Sentences

मुझे बिरयानी पसंद है।
Mujhe Biryani Pasand Hai.
I like biryani.

क्या यह शाकाहारी है?
Kya Yah Shaakahari Hai?
Is this vegetarian?

मुझे एक समोसा चाहिए।
Mujhe Ek Samosa Chahiye.
I would like one samosa.

यह बहुत स्वादिष्ट है।
Yah Bahut Swaadisht Hai.
This is very delicious.

Hindi Roman English food guide

🍴 Food Culture Tip

Indian meals often include:

🍚 Rice or bread
🥘 Curry
🥗 Salad
🥛 Yogurt
🌶️ Pickle
🍮 Dessert

Different regions of India have unique flavours, ingredients, and cooking traditions, making Indian cuisine one of the richest culinary cultures in the world.

📚 Quick Practice

Match the Hindi Word

रोटी → ?

A. Rice

B. Bread ✅

C. Curry

Translate

Paneer Butter Masala

👉 पनीर बटर मसाला

Fill in the Blank

मुझे ______ पसंद है।

Example:

मुझे डोसा पसंद है।

🌟 Pro Learning Tip

Instead of memorising all 100 foods at once, learn 10 words each day, say them aloud in Hindi, and use them in simple sentences. You'll quickly build confidence for real-life conversations, restaurants, and travel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is Indian food vocabulary useful for beginners?

Yes. Food words are among the most commonly used vocabulary in everyday Hindi conversations.

2. Why are Roman Hindi spellings included?

Roman Hindi helps learners pronounce Hindi correctly even before they learn the Devanagari script.

3. Can I use these words while travelling in India?

Absolutely. These food names are recognised throughout India, although regional dishes and pronunciations may vary.

4. Which Indian foods should beginners learn first?

Start with everyday favourites such as Roti, Chawal, Daal, Samosa, Dosa, Idli, Biryani, Paneer, Chai, and Lassi.

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🍽️ Everyday Indian Breads

Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
*रोटी*	*Roti*	*Flatbread*
*चपाती*	*Chapati*	*Chapati*
*नान*	*Naan*	*Naan Bread*
*पराठा*	*Paratha*	*Layered Flatbread*
*पूरी*	*Poori*	*Fried Bread*
*भटूरा*	*Bhatura*	*Fried Leavened Bread*
*कुलचा*	*Kulcha*	*Stuffed Flatbread*
*मक्की की रोटी*	*Makki Ki Roti*	*Corn Flatbread*

🍚 Rice & Main Dishes

Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
*चावल*	*Chawal*	*Rice*
*पुलाव*	*Pulao*	*Pilaf*
*बिरयानी*	*Biryani*	*Biryani*
*वेज बिरयानी*	*Veg Biryani*	*Vegetable Biryani*
*खिचड़ी*	*Khichdi*	*Rice & Lentils*
*नींबू चावल*	*Nimbu Chawal*	*Lemon Rice*

🥘 Popular Curries

Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
*दाल*	*Daal*	*Lentils*
*दाल मखनी*	*Daal Makhani*	*Creamy Lentils*
*राजमा*	*Rajma*	*Kidney Bean Curry*
*छोले*	*Chole*	*Chickpea Curry*
*पालक पनीर*	*Palak Paneer*	*Spinach Paneer*
*पनीर बटर मसाला*	*Paneer Butter Masala*	*Paneer Curry*
*शाही पनीर*	*Shahi Paneer*	*Royal Paneer Curry*
*मटर पनीर*	*Matar Paneer*	*Peas & Paneer*
*कढ़ाई पनीर*	*Kadhai Paneer*	*Spicy Paneer Curry*
*आलू गोभी*	*Aloo Gobhi*	*Potato & Cauliflower*
*दम आलू*	*Dum Aloo*	*Slow-Cooked Potatoes*
*भिंडी मसाला*	*Bhindi Masala*	*Okra Curry*
*बैंगन भरता*	*Baingan Bharta*	*Roasted Eggplant*
*मिक्स वेज*	*Mix Veg*	*Mixed Vegetables*
*सरसों का साग*	*Sarson Ka Saag*	*Mustard Greens*

🥞 South Indian Foods

Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
*इडली*	*Idli*	*Rice Cakes*
*डोसा*	*Dosa*	*Rice Crepe*
*मसाला डोसा*	*Masala Dosa*	*Stuffed Dosa*
*उत्तपम*	*Uttapam*	*Savory Pancake*
*वड़ा*	*Vada*	*Lentil Doughnut*
*सांभर*	*Sambar*	*Lentil Stew*
*रसम*	*Rasam*	*Spicy Soup*
*नारियल चटनी*	*Nariyal Chutney*	*Coconut Chutney*

🥟 Street Food

Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
*समोसा*	*Samosa*	*Samosa*
*कचौरी*	*Kachori*	*Stuffed Pastry*
*पकौड़ा*	*Pakoda*	*Fritters*
*चाट*	*Chaat*	*Street Snack*
*भेल पूरी*	*Bhel Puri*	*Puffed Rice Snack*
*पानी पूरी*	*Pani Puri*	*Golgappa*
*सेव पूरी*	*Sev Puri*	*Sev Snack*
*टिक्की*	*Tikki*	*Potato Patty*
*पाव भाजी*	*Pav Bhaji*	*Vegetable Mash*
*वड़ा पाव*	*Vada Pav*	*Potato Burger*
*मिसल पाव*	*Misal Pav*	*Spicy Sprouts*
*छोले भटूरे*	*Chole Bhature*	*Chickpeas & Fried Bread*

🍮 Indian Desserts

Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
*गुलाब जामुन*	*Gulab Jamun*	*Milk Dessert*
*जलेबी*	*Jalebi*	*Jalebi*
*रसगुल्ला*	*Rasgulla*	*Cheese Sweet*
*रस मलाई*	*Ras Malai*	*Cream Dessert*
*लड्डू*	*Laddu*	*Sweet Ball*
*बर्फी*	*Barfi*	*Milk Fudge*
*पेड़ा*	*Peda*	*Milk Sweet*
*हलवा*	*Halwa*	*Sweet Pudding*
*खीर*	*Kheer*	*Rice Pudding*
*फिरनी*	*Phirni*	*Ground Rice Pudding*
*श्रीखंड*	*Shrikhand*	*Sweet Yogurt*
*मोदक*	*Modak*	*Sweet Dumpling*
*मालपुआ*	*Malpua*	*Sweet Pancake*
*रबड़ी*	*Rabri*	*Thickened Milk*

🥛 Drinks & Sides

Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
*लस्सी*	*Lassi*	*Yogurt Drink*
*छाछ*	*Chhaach*	*Buttermilk*
*दही*	*Dahi*	*Yogurt*
*रायता*	*Raita*	*Yogurt Side*
*अचार*	*Achar*	*Pickle*
*चटनी*	*Chutney*	*Chutney*
*इमली चटनी*	*Imli Chutney*	*Tamarind Chutney*
*पुदीना चटनी*	*Pudina Chutney*	*Mint Chutney*
*आम का अचार*	*Aam Ka Achar*	*Mango Pickle*
*सलाद*	*Salaad*	*Salad*

🫘 Lentils & Healthy Foods

Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
*मूंग दाल*	*Moong Daal*	*Green Gram*
*उड़द दाल*	*Urad Daal*	*Black Gram*
*अरहर दाल*	*Arhar Daal*	*Pigeon Peas*
*चना दाल*	*Chana Daal*	*Split Chickpeas*
*चना*	*Chana*	*Chickpeas*
*मूंगफली*	*Moongphali*	*Peanuts*
*मखाना*	*Makhana*	*Fox Nuts*
*साबूदाना खिचड़ी*	*Sabudana Khichdi*	*Tapioca Dish*

💬 Restaurant Survival Phrases

Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
*मुझे रोटी चाहिए।*	*Mujhe Roti Chahiye.*	*I would like bread.*
*मुझे बिरयानी पसंद है।*	*Mujhe Biryani Pasand Hai.*	*I like biryani.*
*यह क्या है?*	*Yah Kya Hai?*	*What is this?*
*क्या यह शाकाहारी है?*	*Kya Yah Shaakahari Hai?*	*Is this vegetarian?*
*बिना मिर्च के।*	*Bina Mirch Ke.*	*Without chilli, please.*
*धन्यवाद।*	*Dhanyavaad.*	*Thank you.*

⭐ Top 20 Must-Know Indian Foods

✅ Roti
✅ Daal
✅ Rice
✅ Biryani
✅ Paneer Butter Masala
✅ Palak Paneer
✅ Rajma
✅ Chole
✅ Idli
✅ Dosa
✅ Sambar
✅ Pav Bhaji
✅ Vada Pav
✅ Samosa
✅ Pani Puri
✅ Jalebi
✅ Gulab Jamun
✅ Lassi
✅ Raita
✅ Paratha

Food vocabulary for Hindi learners

🧠 5-Minute Daily Practice

Day 1

🍞 Learn all breads

Day 2

🍚 Rice & curries

Day 3

🥟 Street foods

Day 4

🍮 Desserts

Day 5

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🎯 Memory Trick

Learn every food in this order:

👀 See the Hindi word → 🗣️ Say the Roman Hindi pronunciation → 💡 Recall the English meaning → ✍️ Use it in a sentence.

Example:

समोसा → Samosa → Samosa

मुझे समोसा पसंद है।
Mujhe Samosa Pasand Hai.
I like samosas.

Indian food names in Hindi

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Indian cuisine vocabulary

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