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Lentils are the protein backbone of Sambar, Rasam, and Kootu.
If you are a non-Tamil speaker living in a Tamil-dominated area (like Ooty or Kovalam), show the English column to the shopkeeper, but pronounce the Tamil transliteration. For example, say "Vendhayam" instead of "Fenugreek seeds."
Essential for protein in a vegetarian diet.
Below is the master list formatted for easy reading. You can copy this table into a Word document or Excel sheet to create your own custom PDF.
| English Name | Tamil Name (Transliteration) | Tamil Script | Category | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Rice (Raw) | Pacharisi | பச்சரிசி | Grains | | Parboiled Rice | Puzhungal Arisi | புழுங்கல் அரிசி | Grains | | Boiled Rice | Poondu Arisi | பொன்னி அரிசி | Grains | | Wheat | Godhumai | கோதுமை | Grains | | Toor Dal | Tuvaram Paruppu | துவரம் பருப்பு | Lentils | | Chana Dal | Kadalai Paruppu | கடலை பருப்பு | Lentils | | Moong Dal | Pasiparuppu | பாசிப்பருப்பு | Lentils | | Urad Dal (Whole) | Ulundhu | உளுந்து | Lentils | | Masoor Dal | Mysore Paruppu | மைசூர் பருப்பு | Lentils | | Red Chilli Powder | Milagai Thool | மிளகாய் தூள் | Spices | | Turmeric Powder | Manjal Thool | மஞ்சள் தூள் | Spices | | Coriander Powder | Kothamali Thool | கொத்தமல்லி தூள் | Spices | | Cumin Seeds | Jeerakam | ஜீரகம் | Spices | | Mustard Seeds | Kadugu | கடுகு | Spices | | Fenugreek | Vendhayam | வெந்தயம் | Spices | | Asafoetida | Perungayam | பெருங்காயம் | Spices | | Ghee | Nei | நெய் | Dairy/Oil | | Coconut Oil | Thengai Ennai | தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் | Oil | | Refined Sunflower Oil | Suththam Seidha Ennai | சுத்தம் செய்த எண்ணெய் | Oil | | Tea Leaves | Thae Ilai | தேயிலை | Beverage | | Coffee Decoction Powder | Kaapi Podi | காபி பொடி | Beverage | | Sugar | Sarkarai | சர்க்கரை | Sweetener | | Jaggery | Vellam | வெல்லம் | Sweetener | | Tamarind | Puli | புளி | Sourant | | Idli Rice | Idli Arisi | இட்லி அரிசி | Breakfast | | Rava (Semolina) | Rava | ரவை | Breakfast | | Poha (Beaten Rice) | Aval | அவல் | Breakfast | Maligai Saman List In Tamil And English Pdf In English
Organizing a Tamil wedding or a large family feast is a marathon, not a sprint. Mistakes happen (like buying Channa Dal instead of Moong Dal). But with this Maligai Saman List in Tamil and English PDF in your hand, you eliminate the language barrier between generations.
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Organizing your monthly grocery list (Maligai Saman List) in both Tamil and English helps you plan better and shop more efficiently. 📋 Monthly Maligai Saman List (English & Tamil) English Name Tamil Name (Transliteration) Tamil Script Grains பச்சரிசி Boiled Rice Puzhungal Arisi புழுங்கல் அரிசி Basmati Rice Basmati Arisi பாஸ்மதி அரிசி Wheat Flour Godhumai Maavu கோதுமை மாவு Pulses Thuvaram Paruppu துவரம் பருப்பு Ulutham Paruppu உளுந்தம் பருப்பு Paasi Paruppu பாசிப் பருப்பு Bengal Gram Kadalai Paruppu கடலைப் பருப்பு Oils Sunflower Oil Sooryagandhi Ennai சூரியகாந்தி எண்ணெய் Gingelly Oil Nalla Ennai நல்லெண்ணெய் Coconut Oil Thengai Ennai தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் நெய் Spices Mustard Seeds கடுகு Cumin Seeds சீரகம் வெந்தயம் Black Pepper மிளகு Turmeric Powder Manjal Thool மஞ்சள் தூள் புளி Other உப்பு சர்க்கரை Tea Powder Thee Thool டீத்தூள் 📂 Downloadable PDF Resources | Audience | How the PDF Serves Them
You can find comprehensive, printable PDFs from these high-quality sources: Simple Indian Recipes
: Provides a detailed monthly grocery checklist with suggested quantities. Scribd - Grocery Names Guide
: A 7-page document covering over 100 common household items. NRIOL Grocery Translations
: Useful for English-to-Tamil transliterations of specific pulses and flours. Chitra's Food Book
: Offers specialized lists tailored for different family sizes (e.g., a family of two). Lentils are the protein backbone of Sambar, Rasam, and Kootu
💡 Pro-Tip: Grouping items by category (like "Spices" or "Oils") before heading to the store can save you up to 20 minutes of wandering between aisles. If you’re interested, I can:
Create a quantified list for a specific family size (e.g., 2 or 4 people) Break down the list by budget (Economy vs. Premium brands)
Add a vegetable and fruit section for a complete weekly plan Let me know how you'd like to customize your list!
Grocery Names in Tamil and English - Learn Tamil Online | PDF
Instant mixes, rava, and ready-to-eat items.