100 Kitchen Words in Hindi — Hindi • Roman Hindi • English

Learning kitchen vocabulary in Hindi is one of the most practical ways to improve everyday Hindi. If you are traveling in India, living with Hindi-speaking people, learning Indian cooking, watching Hindi recipes, or simply building your spoken Hindi vocabulary, these words will help you understand and participate in real-life conversations.

In this guide, you will learn 100 useful kitchen words in Hindi with Devanagari, Roman Hindi, and English meanings. The vocabulary includes kitchen utensils, cookware, appliances, ingredients, storage items, and common cooking tools.

Modern Hindi-learning resources also emphasize kitchen vocabulary because these are everyday words that appear frequently in cooking, recipes, and household conversations.

Hindi vocabulary for beginners

🍳 100 Kitchen Words in Hindi

1. Basic Kitchen Words

	English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
1	*Kitchen*	*रसोई*	*Rasoi*
2	*Kitchen room*	*रसोईघर*	*Rasoi ghar*
3	*Utensil*	*बर्तन*	*Bartan*
4	*Food*	*खाना*	*Khaana*
5	*Cooking*	*खाना बनाना*	*Khaana banaana*
6	*Cook*	*पकाना*	*Pakaana*
7	*Recipe*	*रेसिपी / विधि*	*Recipe / Vidhi*
8	*Ingredient*	*सामग्री*	*Saamagri*
9	*Spice*	*मसाला*	*Masaala*
10	*Water*	*पानी*	*Paani*

Quick Tip:
The word रसोई (rasoi) means "kitchen" and is extremely useful in everyday Hindi. You may also hear रसोईघर (rasoi ghar), literally "kitchen room."

🍽️ 2. Plates, Bowls & Tableware

	English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
11	*Plate*	*प्लेट / थाली*	*Plate / Thaali*
12	*Bowl*	*कटोरा*	*Katora*
13	*Small bowl*	*कटोरी*	*Katori*
14	*Spoon*	*चम्मच*	*Chammach*
15	*Fork*	*कांटा*	*Kaanta*
16	*Knife*	*चाकू*	*Chaaku*
17	*Glass*	*गिलास*	*Gilaas*
18	*Cup*	*कप / प्याला*	*Cup / Pyaala*
19	*Mug*	मग	*Mag*
20	*Tray*	*ट्रे*	*Tray*

These are some of the most useful words to memorize first because they occur constantly during meals and everyday household conversations. Common learner resources similarly prioritize words such as चम्मच (chammach), कांटा (kaanta), चाकू (chaaku), थाली (thaali), and कटोरी (katori).

🗣️ Example

मुझे एक चम्मच दीजिए।
Mujhe ek chammach dijiye.
Please give me a spoon.

🍳 3. Cooking Utensils

	English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
21	*Pan*	*पैन*	*Pain*
22	*Flat pan / Griddle*	*तवा*	*Tavaa*
23	*Wok / Deep pan*	*कड़ाही*	*Kadaahi*
24	*Pot*	*पतीला*	*Pateela*
25	*Large cooking pot*	*भगोना*	*Bhagona*
26	*Pressure cooker*	*प्रेशर कुकर*	*Pressure cooker*
27	*Lid*	*ढक्कन*	*Dhakkan*
28	*Ladle*	*करछुल*	*Karchhul*
29	*Spatula / Turner*	*पलटा*	*Paltaa*
30	*Tongs*	*चिमटा*	*Chimtaa*

🗣️ Example

कड़ाही कहाँ है?
Kadaahi kahaan hai?
Where is the wok/pan?

ढक्कन लगा दो।
Dhakkan lagaa do.
Put the lid on.

🔪 4. Cutting & Preparing Tools

	English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
31	*Chopping board*	*काटने का तख्ता*	*Kaatne ka takhtaa*
32	*Rolling pin*	*बेलन*	*Belan*
33	*Rolling board*	*चकला*	*Chakla*
34	*Grater*	*कद्दूकस*	*Kaddukas*
35	*Peeler*	*छिलने वाला*	*Chhilne waalaa*
36	*Kitchen scissors*	*रसोई की कैंची*	*Rasoi ki kainchi*
37	*Whisk*	*फेंटनी*	*Phentni*
38	*Masher*	*मसलने वाला यंत्र*	*Masalne waalaa yantra*
39	*Lemon squeezer*	*नींबू निचोड़नी*	*Nimbu nichodne waali*
40	*Mortar*	*ओखली*	*Okhli*

⭐ Traditional Hindi Kitchen Words

Some Indian kitchens use traditional tools that may be unfamiliar to international learners:

बेलन (belan) = rolling pin
चकला (chakla) = rolling board
सिलबट्टा (silbatta) = traditional grinding stone
ओखली (okhli) = mortar
मूसल (moosal) = pestle

These terms are particularly useful when reading traditional Indian recipes or talking about Indian cooking methods.

Hindi words for kitchen utensils

🥣 5. Strainers, Containers & Storage

	English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
41	*Strainer*	*छलनी*	*Chhalni*
42	*Tea strainer*	*चाय की छलनी*	*Chaay ki chhalni*
43	*Sieve*	*छन्नी*	*Chhanni*
44	*Container*	*डिब्बा*	*Dibbaa*
45	*Jar*	*जार*	*Jaar*
46	*Canister*	*कनस्तर*	*Kanastar*
47	*Bottle*	*बोतल*	*Botal*
48	*Storage box*	*भंडारण डिब्बा*	*Bhandaaran dibbaa*
49	*Spice box*	*मसाले का डिब्बा*	*Masaale ka dibbaa*
50	*Flour container*	*आटे का डिब्बा*	*Aate ka dibbaa*

🗣️ Example

मसाले का डिब्बा कहाँ है?
Masaale ka dibbaa kahaan hai?
Where is the spice box?

आटा डिब्बे में है।
Aataa dibbe mein hai.
The flour is in the container.

Hindi kitchen words with English

🥛 6. Kitchen Appliances

	English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
51	*Refrigerator*	*फ्रिज*	*Fridge*
52	*Freezer*	*फ्रीज़र*	*Freezer*
53	*Microwave*	*माइक्रोवेव*	*Microwave*
54	*Oven*	*ओवन*	*Oven*
55	*Mixer*	*मिक्सर*	*Mixer*
56	*Blender*	*ब्लेंडर*	*Blender*
57	*Toaster*	*टोस्टर*	*Toaster*
58	*Kettle*	*केतली*	*Ketli*
59	*Gas stove*	*गैस चूल्हा*	*Gas chulha*
60	*Stove*	*चूल्हा / स्टोव*	*Chulha / Stove*

Many modern kitchen terms in Hindi are commonly borrowed from English, such as फ्रिज (fridge), माइक्रोवेव (microwave), मिक्सर (mixer), and टोस्टर (toaster). This mixture of Hindi and familiar English loanwords is common in contemporary everyday speech.

🌶️ 7. Common Ingredients

	English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
61	*Salt*	*नमक*	*Namak*
62	*Sugar*	*चीनी*	*Cheeni*
63	*Flour*	*आटा*	*Aataa*
64	*Rice*	*चावल*	*Chaaval*
65	*Lentils*	*दाल*	*Daal*
66	*Oil*	*तेल*	*Tel*
67	*Ghee*	घी	*Ghee*
68	*Butter*	*मक्खन*	*Makkhan*
69	*Milk*	*दूध*	*Doodh*
70	*Yogurt / Curd*	*दही*	*Dahi*

🗣️ Example

नमक कहाँ है?
Namak kahaan hai?
Where is the salt?

दूध फ्रिज में है।
Doodh fridge mein hai.
The milk is in the refrigerator.

🧂 8. Spices & Flavorings

	English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
71	*Turmeric*	*हल्दी*	*Haldi*
72	*Cumin*	*जीरा*	*Jeera*
73	*Coriander*	*धनिया*	*Dhaniya*
74	*Black pepper*	*काली मिर्च*	*Kaali mirch*
75	*Red chili*	*लाल मिर्च*	*Laal mirch*
76	*Green chili*	*हरी मिर्च*	*Hari mirch*
77	*Mustard seeds*	*सरसों*	*Sarson*
78	*Cardamom*	*इलायची*	*Ilaaychi*
79	*Cinnamon*	*दालचीनी*	*Daalchini*
80	*Clove*	*लौंग*	*Laung*

🌟 Easy Memory Trick

Learn spices in pairs:

हल्दी — Haldi — Turmeric
जीरा — Jeera — Cumin
धनिया — Dhaniya — Coriander
लौंग — Laung — Clove
इलायची — Ilaaychi — Cardamom

This makes vocabulary revision faster and more memorable.

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🔥 9. Common Cooking Actions

	English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
81	*Boil*	*उबालना*	*Ubaalna*
82	*Fry*	*तलना*	*Talna*
83	*Cook*	*पकाना*	*Pakaana*
84	*Bake*	*सेंकना / बेक करना*	*Senkna / Bake karna*
85	*Roast*	*भूनना*	*Bhoonna*
86	*Cut*	*काटना*	*Kaatna*
87	*Chop*	*काटना*	*Kaatna*
88	*Peel*	*छीलना*	*Chheelna*
89	*Mix*	*मिलाना*	*Milaana*
90	*Stir*	*हिलाना*	*Hilaana*

These action words are especially useful when you start reading Hindi recipes or following cooking instructions. Cooking vocabulary resources commonly organize Hindi terms around actions such as frying, sautéing, boiling, and preparing food.

🗣️ Useful Examples

पानी उबालो।
Paani ubaalo.
Boil the water.

सब्ज़ी पक रही है।
Sabzi pak rahi hai.
The vegetables are cooking.

इसे अच्छी तरह मिलाओ।
Ise achchhi tarah milaao.
Mix it well.

🧽 10. Cleaning & Kitchen Area Words

	English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
91	*Kitchen counter*	*रसोई का काउंटर*	*Rasoi ka counter*
92	*Sink*	*सिंक*	*Sink*
93	*Dish soap*	*बर्तन का साबुन*	*Bartan ka saabun*
94	*Sponge*	*स्पंज*	*Sponge*
95	*Kitchen towel*	*रसोई का तौलिया*	*Rasoi ka tauliya*
96	*Napkin*	*नैपकिन*	*Napkin*
97	*Dustbin*	*कूड़ेदान*	*Koodedaan*
98	*Broom*	*झाड़ू*	*Jhaadu*
99	*Clean*	*साफ़ करना*	*Saaf karna*
*100*	*Dirty*	*गंदा*	*Ganda*

🧠 20 Most Important Kitchen Words to Memorize First

If you are a complete beginner, don't try to memorize all 100 words at once.

Start with these 20 high-use words:

Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
*रसोई*	*Rasoi*	*Kitchen*
*बर्तन*	*Bartan*	*Utensil*
*चम्मच*	*Chammach*	*Spoon*
*चाकू*	*Chaaku*	*Knife*
*कांटा*	*Kaanta*	*Fork*
*थाली*	*Thaali*	*Plate*
*कटोरी*	*Katori*	*Small bowl*
*तवा*	*Tavaa*	*Griddle*
*कड़ाही*	*Kadaahi*	*Wok / Deep pan*
*बेलन*	*Belan*	*Rolling pin*
*चकला*	*Chakla*	*Rolling board*
*छलनी*	*Chhalni*	*Strainer*
*ढक्कन*	*Dhakkan*	*Lid*
*फ्रिज*	*Fridge*	*Refrigerator*
*नमक*	*Namak*	*Salt*
*पानी*	*Paani*	*Water*
*तेल*	*Tel*	*Oil*
*दाल*	*Daal*	*Lentils*
*चावल*	*Chaaval*	*Rice*
*मसाला*	*Masaala*	*Spice*

🗣️ 15 Useful Hindi Kitchen Sentences

Knowing individual words is useful, but using them in sentences is how you begin speaking naturally.

1.

रसोई कहाँ है?
Rasoi kahaan hai?
Where is the kitchen?

2.

चम्मच कहाँ है?
Chammach kahaan hai?
Where is the spoon?

3.

चाकू मुझे दो।
Chaaku mujhe do.
Give me the knife.

Hindi kitchen vocabulary with Roman Hindi

4.

पानी गरम करो।
Paani garam karo.
Heat the water.

5.

दूध फ्रिज में रखो।
Doodh fridge mein rakho.
Put the milk in the refrigerator.

6.

नमक थोड़ा कम है।
Namak thoda kam hai.
The salt is a little less.

7.

इसमें नमक डालो।
Ismein namak daalo.
Add salt to this.

8.

सब्ज़ी काटो।
Sabzi kaato.
Cut the vegetables.

9.

पानी उबालो।
Paani ubaalo.
Boil the water.

10.

ढक्कन लगा दो।
Dhakkan lagaa do.
Put the lid on.

11.

कड़ाही गरम है।
Kadaahi garam hai.
The pan is hot.

12.

रोटी बन रही है।
Roti ban rahi hai.
The roti is being made / The roti is cooking.

13.

चावल तैयार हैं।
Chaaval taiyaar hain.
The rice is ready.

14.

बर्तन धो दो।
Bartan dho do.
Wash the dishes.

15.

रसोई साफ़ करो।
Rasoi saaf karo.
Clean the kitchen.

🇮🇳 Kitchen Vocabulary: A Useful Cultural Note

If you learn Hindi for travel or everyday communication, you may notice that Indian kitchens use a combination of traditional Indian utensils and modern appliances.

For example:

तवा (tavaa) — commonly used for roti, paratha, and other flatbreads.
कड़ाही (kadaahi) — commonly used for frying and cooking curries.
बेलन (belan) — used for rolling dough.
चकला (chakla) — the board used with a rolling pin.
प्रेशर कुकर (pressure cooker) — extremely common for cooking foods such as dal and rice.
सिलबट्टा (silbatta) — a traditional grinding tool.

This vocabulary can help you understand Indian recipes and conversations more naturally than learning isolated textbook words.

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📚 How to Learn These 100 Hindi Kitchen Words Faster

Step 1: Learn 10 words per day

Don't memorize all 100 words in one sitting.

Try:

Day 1: Kitchen + tableware
Day 2: Cooking utensils
Day 3: Cutting tools
Day 4: Storage words
Day 5: Appliances
Day 6: Ingredients
Day 7: Spices
Day 8: Cooking actions
Day 9: Cleaning vocabulary
Day 10: Review all 100 words

Step 2: Label your kitchen

Put small labels on objects around your kitchen:

चम्मच — Chammach — Spoon

चाकू — Chaaku — Knife

फ्रिज — Fridge — Refrigerator

नमक — Namak — Salt

Seeing the words every day creates natural repetition.

Step 3: Speak while cooking

Instead of silently cooking, describe your actions:

मैं सब्ज़ी काट रहा हूँ।
Main sabzi kaat raha hoon.
I am cutting vegetables.

मैं पानी उबाल रही हूँ।
Main paani ubaal rahi hoon.
I am boiling water.

Step 4: Learn words in groups

Vocabulary is easier to remember when related words are studied together.

For example:

चम्मच → कांटा → चाकू → थाली → कटोरी

This creates a mental picture of a meal rather than five unrelated vocabulary items.

🎯 Mini Hindi Kitchen Quiz

Test yourself before looking at the answers.

1. What is "spoon" in Hindi?

A. चाकू
B. चम्मच
C. कांटा

2. What is "knife" in Hindi?

A. चाकू
B. बेलन
C. तवा

3. What does बेलन (belan) mean?

A. Bowl
B. Rolling pin
C. Spoon

4. What does नमक (namak) mean?

A. Sugar
B. Salt
C. Flour

5. What does कड़ाही (kadaahi) mean?

A. Wok / deep cooking pan
B. Refrigerator
C. Plate

Answers

1 — B: चम्मच
2 — A: चाकू
3 — B: Rolling pin
4 — B: Salt
5 — A: Wok / deep cooking pan

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💬 Quick Speaking Challenge

Try saying these sentences without looking at the English translation:

1. चम्मच कहाँ है?
Chammach kahaan hai?

2. नमक डालो।
Namak daalo.

3. पानी उबालो।
Paani ubaalo.

4. सब्ज़ी काटो।
Sabzi kaato.

5. बर्तन धो दो।
Bartan dho do.

If you can understand and say these naturally, you're already using your kitchen vocabulary in real Hindi conversation. 🎉

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is "kitchen" in Hindi?

Kitchen = रसोई (Rasoi)

You can also say रसोईघर (Rasoi ghar).

2. What is "kitchen utensils" in Hindi?

Kitchen utensils = रसोई के बर्तन (Rasoi ke bartan)

बर्तन (bartan) is a very useful everyday word for utensils, dishes, or vessels depending on context.

3. What is "spoon" in Hindi?

Spoon = चम्मच (Chammach)

Example:

एक चम्मच दीजिए।
Ek chammach dijiye.
Please give me a spoon.

4. What is "knife" in Hindi?

Knife = चाकू (Chaaku)

Example:

मुझे चाकू चाहिए।
Mujhe chaaku chahiye.
I need a knife.

5. What is "plate" in Hindi?

Plate = प्लेट (Plate) or थाली (Thaali).

थाली (thaali) is especially useful for talking about a traditional Indian meal plate or platter.

6. What is "rolling pin" in Hindi?

Rolling pin = बेलन (Belan).

It is commonly used with चकला (chakla), the rolling board used for preparing roti and other flatbreads.

7. How can I memorize Hindi kitchen vocabulary?

Start with 10 words per day, say the words aloud, label objects around your kitchen, and practice them in complete sentences.

The most effective approach is not simply memorizing English → Hindi, but learning:

Hindi → Roman Hindi → Meaning → Sentence

For example:

चम्मच → Chammach → Spoon → मुझे चम्मच दीजिए।

🌟 Final Takeaway

These 100 kitchen words in Hindi give you a practical vocabulary foundation for cooking, eating, shopping, traveling, and everyday Hindi conversation.

Start with the 20 most important words, then gradually add the remaining vocabulary. Once you know the basic nouns, combine them with everyday verbs such as:

काटना — Kaatna — to cut
पकाना — Pakaana — to cook
उबालना — Ubaalna — to boil
तलना — Talna — to fry
मिलाना — Milaana — to mix

That's when your vocabulary begins turning into real spoken Hindi. 🇮🇳🗣️

100 kitchen words in Hindi

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