🍳 100 Kitchen Words in Hindi — Hindi • Roman Hindi • English
Learn Hindi Through Your Kitchen: 100 Everyday Words You Can Actually Use
Imagine this: You walk into an Indian kitchen. 👀
Someone says:
“Chammach kahan hai?”
चम्मच कहाँ है?
Where is the spoon?
Then you hear:
“Pyaaz kaat do.”
प्याज़ काट दो।
Cut the onion.
A few seconds later:
“Namak thoda kam daalo.”
नमक थोड़ा कम डालो।
Add a little less salt.
Suddenly, Hindi is no longer a list of vocabulary words.
It is happening around you. 🍲
That is exactly how we are going to learn kitchen Hindi in this lesson.
Welcome to 100 Kitchen Words in Hindi — a practical Hindi vocabulary lesson for beginners, travelers, food lovers, students, expats, and anyone who wants to understand everyday Hindi more naturally.
You will learn:
Hindi → Roman Hindi → English
And instead of simply memorizing 100 words, you will use them through mini scenes, speaking practice, memory tricks, and real-life Hindi sentences.
🌟 What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will know how to talk about:
🥄 Everyday utensils
🍳 Cooking equipment
🥘 Pots and pans
🥕 Ingredients
🌶️ Spices
🧂 Taste and seasoning
🔪 Kitchen actions
🧊 Appliances
📦 Storage items
🍽️ Serving items
Most importantly, you will begin using the words instead of simply recognizing them.
kitchen words in Hindi
🧭 Your 100-Word Kitchen Journey
We will learn the vocabulary in 10 small groups of 10 words.
Don't try to memorize all 100 at once.
Think:
10 words → 1 mini scene → 1 speaking practice
Then move forward.
🥄 GROUP 1 — The Kitchen Starts Here
Let's enter the kitchen.
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | रसोई | Rasoi | Kitchen |
| 2 | चम्मच | Chammach | Spoon |
| 3 | कांटा | Kaanta | Fork |
| 4 | चाकू | Chaaku | Knife |
| 5 | प्लेट | Plate | Plate |
| 6 | कटोरी | Katori | Small bowl |
| 7 | कटोरा | Katora | Bowl |
| 8 | गिलास | Gilaas | Glass |
| 9 | कप | Cup | Cup |
| 10 | थाली | Thaali | Plate / platter |
🧠 Memory Trick
Imagine setting an Indian dining table:
Thaali → Katori → Chammach → Gilaas
थाली → कटोरी → चम्मच → गिलास
You can almost see the table. 🍽️
🗣️ Say It
मुझे चम्मच दीजिए।
Mujhe chammach dijiye.
Please give me the spoon.
प्लेट कहाँ है?
Plate kahaan hai?
Where is the plate?
गिलास यहाँ है।
Gilaas yahaan hai.
The glass is here.
🍳 GROUP 2 — Pots, Pans & Cooking Tools
Now we're actually going to cook!
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | तवा | Tawa | Flat cooking pan / griddle |
| 12 | कड़ाही | Kadhai | Deep cooking pan / wok |
| 13 | भगोना | Bhagona | Large cooking pot |
| 14 | हांडी | Haandi | Cooking pot |
| 15 | प्रेशर कुकर | Pressure cooker | Pressure cooker |
| 16 | कलछी | Kalchhi | Ladle |
| 17 | चिमटा | Chimta | Tongs |
| 18 | बेलन | Belan | Rolling pin |
| 19 | चकला | Chakla | Rolling board |
| 20 | छलनी | Chhalni | Strainer |
Several of these are especially useful for understanding Indian cooking instructions and kitchen conversations.
🎭 Kitchen Scene
Imagine someone making roti:
“Chakla aur belan lao.”
चकला और बेलन लाओ।
Bring the rolling board and rolling pin.
Then:
“Tawa garam karo.”
तवा गरम करो।
Heat the tawa.
Now you are learning vocabulary through a scene, not a dictionary.
🥕 GROUP 3 — Everyday Ingredients
Time to open the refrigerator and pantry. 🥕🧅
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | प्याज़ | Pyaaz | Onion |
| 22 | टमाटर | Tamaatar | Tomato |
| 23 | आलू | Aaloo | Potato |
| 24 | लहसुन | Lahsun | Garlic |
| 25 | अदरक | Adrak | Ginger |
| 26 | हरी मिर्च | Hari mirch | Green chili |
| 27 | नींबू | Nimbu | Lemon |
| 28 | धनिया | Dhaniya | Coriander / cilantro |
| 29 | पुदीना | Pudina | Mint |
| 30 | नारियल | Naariyal | Coconut |
🎯 The 5-Second Challenge
Look around your kitchen.
Can you say:
Pyaaz — onion
Aaloo — potato
Tamaatar — tomato
Adrak — ginger
Lahsun — garlic
Don't translate first.
See → Think → Speak.
That's the habit we want.
🌶️ GROUP 4 — Spices & Seasoning
Now the kitchen starts to smell amazing. 😋
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | नमक | Namak | Salt |
| 32 | चीनी | Cheeni | Sugar |
| 33 | हल्दी | Haldi | Turmeric |
| 34 | लाल मिर्च | Laal mirch | Red chili powder |
| 35 | काली मिर्च | Kaali mirch | Black pepper |
| 36 | जीरा | Jeera | Cumin |
| 37 | धनिया पाउडर | Dhaniya powder | Coriander powder |
| 38 | गरम मसाला | Garam masala | Garam masala |
| 39 | इलायची | Ilaaychi | Cardamom |
| 40 | दालचीनी | Daालchini | Cinnamon |
🧠 Mini Memory Chain
Try this rhythm:
Namak → Haldi → Jeera → Mirch → Garam masala
नमक → हल्दी → जीरा → मिर्च → गरम मसाला
Say it three times.
Don't worry about perfect memorization.
Your brain learns better when vocabulary is connected to a sequence and situation.
kitchen vocabulary in Hindi
🍚 GROUP 5 — Everyday Foods
Now let's talk about what actually goes into the meal.
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | चावल | Chaawal | Rice |
| 42 | दाल | Daal | Lentils |
| 43 | आटा | Aata | Flour / wheat flour |
| 44 | रोटी | Roti | Flatbread |
| 45 | सब्ज़ी | Sabzi | Vegetable dish |
| 46 | पनीर | Paneer | Indian cottage cheese |
| 47 | दही | Dahi | Yogurt / curd |
| 48 | दूध | Doodh | Milk |
| 49 | मक्खन | Makkhan | Butter |
| 50 | तेल | Tel | Oil |
🗣️ Build a Sentence
मुझे दाल और चावल पसंद हैं।
Mujhe daal aur chaawal pasand hain.
I like dal and rice.
रोटी तैयार है।
Roti taiyaar hai.
The roti is ready.
दही फ्रिज में है।
Dahi fridge mein hai.
The yogurt is in the fridge.
🔪 GROUP 6 — Kitchen Action Words
This is where your Hindi becomes more powerful.
Instead of learning only things, learn what you do with them.
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | काटना | Kaatna | To cut |
| 52 | छीलना | Chheelna | To peel |
| 53 | धोना | Dhona | To wash |
| 54 | पकाना | Pakana | To cook |
| 55 | उबालना | Ubaalna | To boil |
| 56 | तलना | Talna | To fry |
| 57 | भूनना | Bhoonna | To roast / sauté |
| 58 | मिलाना | Milaana | To mix |
| 59 | पीसना | Peesna | To grind |
| 60 | बेलना | Belna | To roll out |
Cooking-action vocabulary is particularly useful because it lets learners understand recipes and give or follow simple cooking instructions.
🎭 ACT LIKE A COOK
Don't just read these.
Kaatna! 🔪
Cut!
Dhona! 💧
Wash!
Chheelna! 🥔
Peel!
Milaana! 🥣
Mix!
Pakana! 🍲
Cook!
Belna! 🫓
Roll out!
🗣️ Practice
Pyaaz kaatna hai.
प्याज़ काटना है।
The onion needs to be cut.
Sabzi pak rahi hai.
सब्ज़ी पक रही है।
The vegetable dish is cooking.
Daal ubaalni hai.
दाल उबालनी है।
The dal needs to be boiled.
Hindi words for cooking
🔥 GROUP 7 — More Cooking Actions
Let's continue the cooking story.
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | डालना | Daalna | To add / put |
| 62 | छानना | Chhaanna | To strain |
| 63 | फेंटना | Phentna | To whisk / beat |
| 64 | दबाना | Dabaana | To press |
| 65 | गरम करना | Garam karna | To heat |
| 66 | ठंडा करना | Thanda karna | To cool |
| 67 | परोसना | Parosna | To serve |
| 68 | सजाना | Sajaana | To garnish / decorate |
| 69 | चखना | Chakhna | To taste |
| 70 | रखना | Rakhna | To keep / place |
🎬 Imagine the Cook Giving Instructions
“Tel daalo.”
तेल डालो।
Add oil.
“Masala milao.”
मसाला मिलाओ।
Mix the spices.
“Thoda namak daalo.”
थोड़ा नमक डालो।
Add a little salt.
“Chakh kar dekho.”
चख कर देखो।
Taste it and see.
“Ab paroso.”
अब परोसो।
Now serve it.
Congratulations! 🎉
You are no longer just learning nouns.
You are beginning to understand Hindi cooking instructions.
cooking words in Hindi
🧊 GROUP 8 — Kitchen Appliances
Welcome to the modern kitchen.
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | फ्रिज | Fridge | Refrigerator |
| 72 | गैस चूल्हा | Gas choolha | Gas stove |
| 73 | माइक्रोवेव | Microwave | Microwave |
| 74 | मिक्सर | Mixer | Mixer |
| 75 | मिक्सर-ग्राइंडर | Mixer-grinder | Mixer-grinder |
| 76 | ओवन | Oven | Oven |
| 77 | टोस्टर | Toaster | Toaster |
| 78 | इलेक्ट्रिक केतली | Electric ketli | Electric kettle |
| 79 | ब्लेंडर | Blender | Blender |
| 80 | इंडक्शन | Induction | Induction cooktop |
🌍 Global Hindi Tip
You will notice something interesting:
Modern Hindi often uses familiar English-origin words such as:
Fridge — फ्रिज
Microwave — माइक्रोवेव
Oven — ओवन
Mixer — मिक्सर
This is completely normal in everyday spoken Hindi.
So don't feel that every useful Hindi word must sound completely different from English.
📦 GROUP 9 — Storage & Kitchen Organization
Open the cupboard. What's inside?
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | डिब्बा | Dibba | Container / box |
| 82 | बोतल | Botal | Bottle |
| 83 | जार | Jaar | Jar |
| 84 | डिब्बी | Dibbi | Small container |
| 85 | टोकरी | Tokri | Basket |
| 86 | थैला | Thaila | Bag |
| 87 | ढक्कन | Dhakkan | Lid |
| 88 | अलमारी | Almaari | Cupboard |
| 89 | दराज़ | Daraaz | Drawer |
| 90 | शेल्फ | Shelf | Shelf |
🗣️ Real-Life Sentences
चीनी डिब्बे में है।
Cheeni dibbe mein hai.
The sugar is in the container.
ढक्कन कहाँ है?
Dhakkan kahaan hai?
Where is the lid?
चाय की पत्ती अलमारी में है।
Chaay ki patti almaari mein hai.
The tea leaves are in the cupboard.
🍽️ GROUP 10 — Serving, Cleaning & Final Kitchen Words
Last 10!
| Hindi | Roman Hindi | English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | जग | Jag | Jug |
| 92 | ट्रे | Tray | Tray |
| 93 | नैपकिन | Napkin | Napkin |
| 94 | तौलिया | Tauliya | Towel |
| 95 | कपड़ा | Kapda | Cloth |
| 96 | कूड़ेदान | Koodedaan | Dustbin / trash bin |
| 97 | सिंक | Sink | Sink |
| 98 | नल | Nal | Tap / faucet |
| 99 | साबुन | Sa साबुन | Soap |
| 100 | सफाई | Safaai | Cleaning |
🎉 100 WORDS COMPLETE!
But don't stop here.
Knowing 100 words is only the beginning.
Now we turn them into usable Hindi.
Hindi vocabulary for beginners
🧠 The Kitchen Memory Map
Instead of memorizing 100 separate words, create one mental picture.
🚪 You enter the:
रसोई — Rasoi — Kitchen
🍽️ You see:
थाली — Thaali — Plate
कटोरी — Katori — Small bowl
चम्मच — Chammach — Spoon
🔪 You prepare:
प्याज़ — Pyaaz — Onion
टमाटर — Tamaatar — Tomato
आलू — Aaloo — Potato
🌶️ You season:
नमक — Namak — Salt
हल्दी — Haldi — Turmeric
जीरा — Jeera — Cumin
🍳 You cook with:
तवा — Tawa
कड़ाही — Kadhai
प्रेशर कुकर — Pressure cooker
🔥 You:
काटते हैं — kaatte hain — cut
धोते हैं — dhote hain — wash
पकाते हैं — pakaate hain — cook
मिलाते हैं — milaate hain — mix
परोसते हैं — paroste hain — serve
Now the vocabulary becomes a connected system.
🎭 ROLE-PLAY: You Are in an Indian Kitchen
Let's make this fun.
You are visiting an Indian friend's home.
Your friend is cooking.
👩 Friend:
“Tum mujhe pyaaz de sakte ho?”
तुम मुझे प्याज़ दे सकते हो?
Can you give me the onion?
🧑 You:
“Haan, bilkul.”
हाँ, बिल्कुल।
Yes, absolutely.
👩 Friend:
“Chaku bhi de do.”
चाकू भी दे दो।
Give me the knife too.
🧑 You:
“Yeh lo.”
ये लो।
Here you go.
👩 Friend:
“Ab thoda namak daal do.”
अब थोड़ा नमक डाल दो।
Now add a little salt.
🧑 You:
“Kitna namak?”
कितना नमक?
How much salt?
👩 Friend:
“Bas thoda sa.”
बस थोड़ा सा।
Just a little.
🧑 You:
“Theek hai!”
ठीक है!
Okay!
👏 You just used kitchen Hindi in a real conversation.
🗣️ 15 Must-Know Kitchen Sentences
Now practice these aloud.
1.
रसोई कहाँ है?
Rasoi kahaan hai?
Where is the kitchen?
2.
चम्मच कहाँ है?
Chammach kahaan hai?
Where is the spoon?
3.
मुझे चाकू दीजिए।
Mujhe chaaku dijiye.
Please give me the knife.
4.
प्याज़ काट दो।
Pyaaz kaat do.
Cut the onion.
5.
सब्ज़ी धो दो।
Sabzi dho do.
Wash the vegetables.
6.
तवा गरम करो।
Tawa garam karo.
Heat the tawa.
7.
थोड़ा नमक डालो।
Thoda namak daalo.
Add a little salt.
8.
मिर्च कम डालो।
Mirch kam daalo.
Add less chili.
9.
दाल पक रही है।
Daal pak rahi hai.
The dal is cooking.
10.
चावल तैयार हैं।
Chaawal taiyaar hain.
The rice is ready.
11.
फ्रिज में रख दो।
Fridge mein rakh do.
Put it in the refrigerator.
12.
ढक्कन लगा दो।
Dhakkan laga do.
Put the lid on.
13.
इसे चखो।
Ise chakho.
Taste this.
14.
खाना परोस दो।
Khaana paros do.
Serve the food.
15.
बहुत स्वादिष्ट है!
Bahut swaadisht hai!
It's very delicious!
kitchen utensils in Hindi
🔥 The 3-Step Hindi Kitchen Method
Here's a simple technique you can use every day.
STEP 1 — POINT 👆
Choose 5 objects.
For example:
चम्मच — Chammach — Spoon
प्लेट — Plate — Plate
गिलास — Gilaas — Glass
चाकू — Chaaku — Knife
कटोरी — Katori — Bowl
Point at each object.
Say the Hindi word aloud.
STEP 2 — ACTION 🎬
Now connect the object with an action.
चाकू → काटना
Chaaku → Kaatna
Knife → Cut
चम्मच → मिलाना
Chammach → Milaana
Spoon → Mix
तवा → पकाना
Tawa → Pakana
Pan → Cook
Your brain now learns:
OBJECT + ACTION
That's much stronger than memorizing isolated vocabulary.
STEP 3 — SPEAK 🗣️
Make one tiny sentence.
चाकू दो।
Chaaku do.
Give me the knife.
चम्मच दो।
Chammach do.
Give me the spoon.
नमक डालो।
Namak daalo.
Add salt.
दाल पकाओ।
Daal pakaao.
Cook the dal.
Small sentences are powerful.
🎯 10-Word Challenge
Don't try to master all 100 today.
Start with these 10:
रसोई — Rasoi — Kitchen
चम्मच — Chammach — Spoon
चाकू — Chaaku — Knife
प्लेट — Plate — Plate
प्याज़ — Pyaaz — Onion
नमक — Namak — Salt
तवा — Tawa — Pan
पकाना — Pakana — To cook
काटना — Kaatna — To cut
परोसना — Parosna — To serve
Your mission:
Say all 10 three times aloud.
Then close the article.
Look around your kitchen.
How many can you remember?
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🧩 Mini Quiz — Can You Remember?
1. What is चम्मच (Chammach)?
A. Knife
B. Spoon
C. Plate
Answer: B — Spoon
2. What is तवा (Tawa)?
A. A cooking pan / griddle
B. A glass
C. A cupboard
Answer: A
3. What does नमक (Namak) mean?
A. Sugar
B. Salt
C. Oil
Answer: B — Salt
4. What does काटना (Kaatna) mean?
A. To cook
B. To cut
C. To wash
Answer: B — To cut
5. What does परोसना (Parosna) mean?
A. To serve
B. To peel
C. To boil
Answer: A — To serve
🎤 READ & REPEAT PRACTICE
This is your speaking workout.
Read slowly first.
Then read naturally.
Round 1 — Slow
Rasoi.
Chammach.
Chaaku.
Pyaaz.
Namak.
Tawa.
Pakana.
Kaatna.
Milaana.
Parosna.
Round 2 — Natural
Rasoi mein chammach hai.
Pyaaz kaat do.
Thoda namak daalo.
Tawa garam karo.
Sabzi pak rahi hai.
Khaana paros do.
Round 3 — Without English
Now say:
“Mujhe chammach dijiye.”
“Pyaaz kaat do.”
“Thoda namak daalo.”
“Tawa garam karo.”
“Khaana paros do.”
🎯 If you can say these without looking at the English translation, you are progressing.
💡 A Powerful Beginner Tip: Don't Translate Every Word
When you hear:
“Namak daalo.”
Don't think:
namak = salt
daalo = add
sentence = add salt
Instead, imagine a hand sprinkling salt into a pan.
🧂 Namak daalo.
That picture can become faster than translation.
This is one of the secrets of learning everyday Hindi more naturally.
🌎 Why Kitchen Hindi Is So Useful
Kitchen vocabulary is not limited to cooking.
It connects you to:
family conversations
Indian homes
recipes
food videos
grocery shopping
restaurants
travel
cultural experiences
everyday instructions
Kitchen vocabulary also appears frequently when learners want to understand Indian recipes and cooking conversations.
And because food is part of everyday life, these words give beginners many opportunities to practice naturally.
Hindi kitchen vocabulary
🏆 Your 7-Day Kitchen Hindi Challenge
Day 1 — Objects
Learn:
Chammach, chaaku, plate, katori, gilaas
Day 2 — Cooking Tools
Learn:
Tawa, kadhai, belan, chakla, kalchhi
Day 3 — Ingredients
Learn:
Pyaaz, tamaatar, aaloo, adrak, lahsun
Day 4 — Spices
Learn:
Namak, haldi, jeera, mirch, garam masala
Day 5 — Actions
Learn:
Kaatna, dhona, pakana, ubaalna, milaana
Day 6 — Speaking
Say 10 kitchen sentences aloud.
Day 7 — The Big Test
Walk into your kitchen.
Point at 10 things.
Name them in Hindi.
Then describe 5 actions in Hindi.
No English.
No translation.
Just Hindi.
🎉 That's your Kitchen Hindi Challenge!
🌟 Final Mission: Turn Your Kitchen Into a Hindi Classroom
You don't need a classroom to practice Hindi.
Your kitchen is already full of vocabulary.
Look around.
चम्मच — Chammach — Spoon
चाकू — Chaaku — Knife
प्याज़ — Pyaaz — Onion
नमक — Namak — Salt
तवा — Tawa — Pan
रसोई — Rasoi — Kitchen
Now say:
“Main rasoi mein hoon.”
मैं रसोई में हूँ।
I'm in the kitchen.
Then:
“Main khaana bana raha hoon.”
मैं खाना बना रहा हूँ।
I'm cooking food.(Female speaker: Main khaana bana rahi hoon.)
And finally:
“Khaana taiyaar hai!”
खाना तैयार है!
The food is ready! 🍛
That's the moment vocabulary becomes language.
🎓 What You Learned Today
You learned 100 practical kitchen words across:
🥄 Utensils
🍳 Cookware
🥕 Ingredients
🌶️ Spices
🍚 Everyday foods
🔪 Cooking actions
🔥 More cooking verbs
🧊 Appliances
📦 Storage
🍽️ Serving & cleaning
But more importantly, you practiced how to:
See → Recognize → Hear → Repeat → Use → Speak
That is the learning cycle.
🚀 Continue Your Hindi Journey
If you're building everyday Hindi vocabulary, don't learn random word lists.
Build vocabulary around real-life situations:
Kitchen → Home → Shopping → Restaurant → Travel → Family → Daily Routine → Conversations
Every new vocabulary set should answer one question:
“Can I actually use these words in real life?”
If the answer is yes, you are not merely collecting vocabulary.
You are building Hindi fluency. 🇮🇳🌎
Quick Reference: All 100 Kitchen Words
1–10: Rasoi, Chammach, Kaanta, Chaaku, Plate, Katori, Katora, Gilaas, Cup, Thaali
11–20: Tawa, Kadhai, Bhagona, Haandi, Pressure cooker, Kalchhi, Chimta, Belan, Chakla, Chhalni
21–30: Pyaaz, Tamaatar, Aaloo, Lahsun, Adrak, Hari mirch, Nimbu, Dhaniya, Pudina, Naariyal
31–40: Namak, Cheeni, Haldi, Laal mirch, Kaali mirch, Jeera, Dhaniya powder, Garam masala, Ilaaychi, Daalchini
41–50: Chaawal, Daal, Aata, Roti, Sabzi, Paneer, Dahi, Doodh, Makkhan, Tel
51–60: Kaatna, Chheelna, Dhona, Pakana, Ubaalna, Talna, Bhoonna, Milaana, Peesna, Belna
61–70: Daalna, Chhaanna, Phentna, Dabaana, Garam karna, Thanda karna, Parosna, Sajaana, Chakhna, Rakhna
71–80: Fridge, Gas choolha, Microwave, Mixer, Mixer-grinder, Oven, Toaster, Electric ketli, Blender, Induction
81–90: Dibba, Botal, Jaar, Dibbi, Tokri, Thaila, Dhakkan, Almaari, Daraaz, Shelf
91–100: Jag, Tray, Napkin, Tauliya, Kapda, Koodedaan, Sink, Nal, Sa साबुन, Safaai
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