Oct 8, 2007

at 9:05 PM Labels: Posted by Pari 0 comments

VolumesWeights
1 tsp 5 ml 1/4 oz 7 g
1 tbsp (1/2 fl oz) 15 ml 1/2 oz 15 g
1/4 cup (2 fl oz) 60 ml 3/4 oz 20 g
1/3 cup 80 ml 1 oz 30g
1/2 cup (4 fl oz) 120 ml 8 oz (1/2 lb) 225 g
2/3 cup 160 ml 12 oz (3/4 lb) 340 g
3/4 cup (6 fl oz) 180 ml 16 oz (1 lb) 455 g
1 cup (8 fl oz) 240 ml 35 oz (2.2 lbs) 1 kg
1 qt (32 fl oz) 950 ml -- --
1 qt + 3 tbsps 1 L -- --
1 gal (128 fl oz) 4 L -- --
Fluid ounces x 30 = milliliters 1000 milliliters = 1 liter Ounces x 28.35 = grams 1000 grams = 1 kilogram

Oct 5, 2007

at 11:57 AM Labels: Posted by Pari 2 comments

Pulses and Cereals

EnglishKannada
1Bengal Gram / Chick PeasKadale Bele
2Green GramHesuru Bele
3Red GramTogari Bele
4Black GramUddina Bele
5Gram FlourKadale Hittu
6Corn FlourJolada Hittu (note thiswill be Govin jola - Maize)

Vegetables and Fruits

EnglishKannada
1Brinjal / EggPlantBadanekai
2Capsicum / Bell PepperDonna Menasinakai
3CabbageKosugadde
4CarrotCarrot
5CauliflowerHookosu
6Cilantro / CorianderKotambari
7CoconutTenginakai
8Mint Pudina
9Green PeasHasi Batani
10LemonNimbekai
11OnionEerulli / Ullagaddi
12PotatoAlugadde / Batati
13TomatoTomato
14BananaBale Hannu
15PineappleAnanas
16Mango FruitMavina Hannu
17GrapesDrakshi Hannu
18DillSabaski Soppu
19Fenugreek LeavesMenthe Soppu
20Curry LeavesKaribevu
21SpinachPalak Soppu

Nuts and Condiments

EnglishKannada
1AniseedSaunf
2AsafoetidaHing
3Bay LeafTejpatta
4Black PepperMenasu
5CardamomElaichi / Yalakki
6CinnamonDalchini / Chakke
7ClovesLavanga
8Coriander seedsDhaniya / kotumbari
9Cumin seedsJeerage
10Curry LeavesKarabevu soppu
11Cashew nutsGodambi
12FennelSompu
13FenugreekMenthe
14GarlicBellulli
15GingerShunti / Alla
16JaggeryBella
17MustardSasive
18Poppy seedsGasghase
19Red ChilliesVana Menasinakai
20RaisinsVana Drakshi
21TamarindHuli / Hunase hannu
22Turmeric PowderArashina
23Coconut dryVana Kobri