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Earlier today, a short video has appeared online. In this video, a 2-year-old girl recites Indian states capitals. A few minutes later, the video receives the positive response from the netizen. Check it out!
#WATCH: The 2-year-old girl recites Indian states!!!
During the video, the child at times messes up with the pronunciation while she responded promptly to all the state names. Besides, many people on Twitter praised the girl for remembering all the capitals. Whereas, some even confessed to not knowing them all in the comments section. About the child, her name is Amayra Gulati, and she was born on 9th April 2016 to Urvashi Gulati and Rubal Gulati of Panchkula, Haryana.
As we learned, a 1.13-minute video of the child, which was posted by ANI, shows the child correctly responding to her mother. She called out and recited all Indian states in 1 minute. Meanwhile, the video is at sector 21, Panchkula, Haryana on June 10, 2018. So scroll down to watch how this little angel performs in the following section.
#WATCH: 2-year-old Amayra Gulati, from Panchkula, who had set a world record by reciting names of all Indian states in 1 minute last month, recites names of all Indian state capitals. #Haryanapic.twitter.com/lJRX4t2aGP
As you may know, Nokia X5 might be launched as Nokia 5.1 Plus globally. Notably, this phone features 6GB RAM, an octa-core Helio P60 chipset, and so much more. Keep on reading the full article below!
Nokia X5 aka Nokia 5.1 Plus specs
According to Nokia Mobile Weibo account, the company has unveiled some good quality press images of a new Nokia X-series lineup. This phone is Nokia X5 with a notch and a chin containing the Nokia branding. In addition, these images show the design in Blue and Black color. Moreover, there is a fingerprint scanner and a dual camera set up on the rear of this device. In terms of the processor, Nokia 5.1 Plus gets power from the MediaTek Helio P60 chipset instead of the Helio P23.
Meanwhile, this phone comes in different variants of 64GB, 4GB/ 6GB RAM or 32GB, 3GB RAM which is expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. How about the display? Nokia X5 specs feature a 5.86-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels and an 18:7:9 ratio. On the other hand, speaking of the batter box, Nokia 5.1 Plus battery carries a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh juice box.
On the front, there is an 8MP selfie lens. Besides that, Nokia 5.1 Plus camera system packs a dual 13MP (PDAF) + 5MP (no AF, depth sensor) snapper on the back with dual-LED dual-tone flash. Under the hood, this phone works on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo as the operating system.
Nokia X5 release date and price
Nokia X5 release date falls on July 11th. How about the cost? Nokia X5 price is $120 ~ Rs. 8, 300 for the 32GB variant, and $150 ~ Rs. 10, 400. The new Nokia device might launch as Nokia X5 in the Chinese market first, and then go global as Nokia 5.1 Plus. Stay tuned and share your ideas with us!
It’s the battle between two budget phones: Nokia 7 Plus vs Motorola Moto E5 running today. Check out the final winner with a tall 18:9 display, 4000mAh juice box!
Nokia 7 Plus vs Motorola Moto E5 specs
Nokia 7 Plus is the company’s first smartphone to feature a tall 18:9 display. Meanwhile, Motorola Moto E5 is the new release of the brand. In terms of the display, Nokia 7 Plus specs feature a 6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1090 x 2160 pixels. On the contrary, Motorola Moto E5 specs pack a smaller 5.7-inch IPS LCD (720 x 1440 pixels). With the higher resolution, Nokia 7 Plus is ahead.
On the other hand, Nokia 7 Plus gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. Meanwhile, Motorola Moto E5 runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor. In addition, Motorola Moto E5 sports 2GB RAM with 16GB ROM. Besides that, Nokia 7 Plus offers 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Since both of these phones can be expandable up to 256GB, Nokia 7 wins this round.
Coming to the optics department, Motorola Moto E5 camera system equips a single 13MP (f/2.0) snapper on the back and a 5MP selfie lens (f/2.2). How about Nokia 7 Plus? This phone features a dual 12MP (f/1.8) + 13MP (f/2.6) rear sensor and a 16MP front-facing shooter (f/2.0). Overall, our point goes to Nokia 7 Plus. Speaking of the capacity, Motorola Moto E5 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 4000mAh juice box. Nokia 7 Plus battery equips a smaller 3800mAh capacity. On the other hand, Motorola Moto E5 runs on Android 8.0 Oreo, while Nokia 7 Plus works on Android 8.1 Oreo.
Nokia 7 Plus vs Motorola Moto E5 release date and price
Nokia 7 Plus release date was in March, while Motorola Moto E5 was available in May. As for the cost, Nokia 7 Plus price starts at $377 ~ Rs. 377. Besides that, Motorola Moto E5 price starts around $181 ~ Rs. 12, 500. With the better performance, Nokia 7 Plus is a great choice. Which phone f=do you prefer? Drop us a comment below!
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is coming with a new Ferrari Edition with the pop-up selfie camera and some impressive specs. Take a look below for more details about Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Ferrari edition!
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Ferrari edition specs
According to the previous report, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 might come in two variants: Standard and Ceramic color options. Both of these phones sport massive storage: 6GB RAM with 64GB ROM, and 8GB RAM with 256GB of internal storage. Now, the company is preparing to launch a Ferrari Edition of Mi Mix 3. In addition, as for the specs, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Ferrari edition might feature the same specs as the original Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.
Based on the images, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Ferrari edition offers a pop-up selfie lens on the front within the notch. Moreover, there is an on-screen fingerprint sensor. Let’s move on to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 specs. Speaking of the display, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 packs a 6.2-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels with a 98% screen-to-body radio. Under the hood, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.
Meanwhile, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. Furthermore, in terms of the capacity, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 battery rocks a non-removable 4000mAh juice box. Coming to the optics department, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 camera system equips a dual 16MP rear sensor, while the selfie lens has an 8MP pop-up lens on the front of this device.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 release date and price
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 might debut in September 2018. Besides that, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 price starts around $507 ~ Rs. 35, 000. Drop us a comment section below to share your opinion with us! Stay tuned and wait for more updates!
Nokia X5 official launch just happened yesterday and today we already have a list of Nokia X5 top rivals for you guys! One of them comes with 6GB RAM, 4000mah battery and more! Check it out below!
1. OPPO Realme 1
First, in the list of Nokia X5 top rivals, we have OPPO Realme 1. In details, the phone comes with three variants of 3GB RAM/ 32GB ROM, 4GB RAM/ 64GB ROM, and 6GB RAM/ 128GB ROM. Besides that, this device is an Amazon exclusive via Amazon.in. Next, let’s talk about the OPPO Realme 1 specs. In terms of the display, this phone features a large 6-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a tall 18:9 ratio. In addition, the Realme 1 has a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Besides that, regarding the software department, the new OPPO device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.0 on top.
Moreover, the Reame 1 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3410mAh juice box. In addition, the latest OPPO device gets power from the MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 processor. Meanwhile, the storage can be expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. On the other hand, the OPPO Realme 1 camera system equips a single 13MP with phase detection autofocus and LED flash. Also, there is an 8MP front-facing shooter with an aperture of f/2.2. In addition, the connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro USB, GPS. As for the cost, the OPPO Realme 1 price starts at $133 ~ Rs. 8, 990.
2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Regarding Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 specs, the handset sports a 5.99-inch IPS LCD screen with resolutions of 2160×1080 pixels. Under the hood, the handset works on Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. Moreover, the storage provides 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB ROM, which is expandable up to 128GB via microSD card. Furthermore, the Xiaomi phone equips Android 8.0 based on MIUI 9. Moreover, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 camera includes a dual 12MP (f/1.9) + 5MP (f/2.0) with dual pixel PDAF. Also, there is another 13MP front-facing snapper with the aperture of f/2.0. Besides, the battery comes at 4000mAh capacity, alongside fingerprint scanner and face unlock (come later) security options. As for the price, the Redmi Note 5 costs around $208 ~ Rs. 14,134.
3. Xiaomi Redmi Y2
Next, we have another Xiaomi device. In details, Xiaomi Redmi Y2 offers a 5.99-inch IPS LCD with the 1440 x 720 pixels resolution. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Y2 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, paired with 3GB/ 4GB RAM and 32GB/ 64GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card). Besides that, regarding the capacity, Xiaomi Redmi Y2 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Po 3080mAh juice box with a Micro USB port. Meanwhile, speaking of the software department, Xiaomi Redmi Y2 runs on Android 8.0 Oreo with MIUI 9.5 out of the box as the operating system. Moreover, Xiaomi Redmi Y2 camera system packs a dual 12MP (f/2.2) + 5MP depth sensor on the rear. Meanwhile, the front-facing lens sports a single 16MP shooter with AI-powered and LED flash. As for the cost, Xiaomi Redmi Y2 price starts around $148 ~ Rs. 9, 999.
4. Huawei Honor 7C
Come in fourth in the list of Nokia X5 top rivals, there is the Huawei Honor 7C. As far as it concerns, the Huawei Honor 7C specs include a 5.99-inch HD+ screen with the resolutions of 720 x 1440 pixels. Under the hood, the Huawei handset sports the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset and Android Oreo-based EMUI 8.0. Furthermore, the storage comes with two versions including 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB ROM, which is expandable to 256GB. Besides, Huawei Honor 7C camera packs a dual 13MP + 2MP rear snapper with PDAF and LED flash. Furthermore, the front-facing shooter has 8MP for taking selfies with LED flash. In addition, Honor 7C battery houses a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh juice box. For the cost, the Honor 7C price starts around $141 ~ Rs. 9, 200.
5. Motorola Moto G5 Plus
Speaking of the Moto G5 Plus specs, it consists of a 5.2 inches IPS LCD touchscreen covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. Also, under the hood, the Motorola Moto G5 Plus platform takes power from Snapdragon 625 chipset. For the memory, it has 2GB/3GB/4GB RAM with 32GB/64GB ROM. Moreover, if you think the inbuilt storage is not enough, Motorola Moto G5 Plus smartphone also has an external storage of 256GB by a micro SD card. Talking about Motorola Moto G5 Plus camera, it packs a 12MP main shooter with F/1.7 aperture, autofocus and Dual LED flash. Also, there is a 5MP snapper on the front for taking selfies. Besides, the Moto handset offers a non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh and costs around Rs. 14,999 ~ $233.
Nokia X5 top rivals list
There you have it, today PricePony’s list of Nokia X5 top rivals! To sum up, there are brand names like OPPO, Xiaomi and Huawei. All of them belong to the lower price range like the Nokia X5. Regardless, we hope you enjoy this and stay tuned for other news!
According to the latest report, Samsung Galaxy S10 hardware is going to feature Exynos 9820 chipset and Mali G76 GPU underhood. Keep reading for more details!
Samsung Galaxy S10 hardware speculation
If things go as planned, the Galaxy S10 trio will launch next year. Even though it’s a bit early for rumours, frequent tipster Ice Universe has shared some details regarding the Samsung Galaxy S10 hardware. According to our source, the device will take power from the company’s upcoming Exynos 9820 processor. However, instead of an in-house GPU solution, Samsung will possibly use the ARM Mali-G76 GPU for providing up to 30% graphical performance enhancements over the Galaxy S9.
The new GPU comes with 18 cores and could be the first one to be manufactured using a 7nm processor. If this news turns out to be true, we can expect a considerable boost in efficiency and performance. The report further details the architecture of the chipset. It is likely to feature an octa-core configuration with 2+2+4 DynamIQ architecture. In addition, this layout runs at clock speeds of up to 3.3GHz.
The chip could also feature two Cortex-A75 or A76 medium cores, along with four Cortex-A55 small cores that the smartphone could switch to for better efficiency. Furthermore, a recent job posting online suggests that Samsung is head-hunting for professionals that can build an in-house GPU for its Exynos chips. In details, one company’s rep stated herself as a “Recruiting Partner at Samsung Semiconductor SARC” and posted a job titled “WE ARE HIRING Engineers for GPU Endeavors.”
Samsung Galaxy S10 trio release date and price
Based on our sources, the three Samsung Galaxy S10 trio is going to debut at the MWC 2019 event next year. Besides that, as for the cost, the Samsung Galaxy S10 price can fall between $1, 000 ~ $1, 247 ~ Rs. 68, 693 ~ Rs. 85, 660. Are you excited for these Samsung flagships launch? Drop a comment to let us know!
There arrives the Asus Zenfone 5Z unboxing review today with stunning specs happening. In details, the Asus phone comes with massive 8GB RAM, notch display and so much more. Check the details below!
Asus Zenfone 5Z unboxing
Based on the latest updates, ASUS launched its ZenFone 5Z smartphone in India on Wednesday (today). In details, the new flagship comes with impressive hardware at a reasonable price. Moreover, ASUS has opted for a notched display design on the 5Z that aims to offer an immersive viewing experience. As a result, we witnessed a cut-out on the screen that houses the front camera, proximity sensor, and earpiece.
First, the ZenFone 5Z retail box comes with wired earphones and additional ear tips, a wall charger, a USB type-C cable. Besides, there would be a SIM ejector tool, a TPU case, and standard documentation. Moreover, there is a fingerprint sensor, conveniently placed in the rear middle. Whereas, Asus Zenfone 5Z camera comes with the LED flash right below the two vertically-placed lenses.
Concerning the display, the ASUS ZenFone 5Z specs pack a 6.2-inch FHD+ (2,246 x 1,080 pixels) LCD screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio. Besides, the handset runs Android 8.0 Oreo-based ZenUI 5.0 out of the box. Moreover, the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 845 SoC is coupled with Adreno 630 GPU and up to 6GB/8GB of RAM, 64GB ROM. There is a MicroSD card that can expand up to 512GB. For the optics, the new ASUS smartphone features a dual 12MP (f/1.8) + 8MP (f/2.2) primary sensor and an 8MP selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture. Also, the handset houses a 3,300mAh battery, which comes with AI-powered fast charging technology.
Asus Zenfone 5Z release date and price
In conclusion, ASUS Zenfone 5Z is now available, and Asus ZenFone 5Z price starts from Rs 29,999 ~ $435 in India. Meanwhile, the handset will be competing against smartphones like the Honor 10 and OnePlus 6 in this price range. Whereas, ZenFone 5Z is currently the most affordable smartphone in India that is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC. Stay tuned in to our website for more tech goodness!
When talking about Nokia budget series, we cannot miss out on one great handset with premium-level specs like 6GB RAM, 5000mAh battery box: Nokia X Normandy 2018! Read on to find out more details about this Nokia device now!
Nokia X Normandy 2018: flagship-level handset with the budget-friendly price!
Previously, we have introduced you to the premium beast Nokia Maze 2018 with impressive camera setup. Furthermore, we also have the battery beast with a 7800mAh juice box Nokia Vitech. However, if you have a tight budget but still are on the search for a great Nokia phone, we have the perfect handset for you. Meet the Nokia X Normandy 2018! In term of design, this Nokia phone sport a bezel-less display with the aspect ratio of 18:9.
Furthermore, the Nokia X Normandy design includes a thin metal frame running along the edge. On the back, we sport a fingerprint scanner in the middle and a dual camera lens. Other Nokia X Normandy 2018 specs include a 5.7-inch IPS LCD with resolutions of 1780 x 2790 pixels. There is also Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood, Nokia X Normandy 2018 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.
In term of the storage, the Nokia X Normandy is going to arrive with a whopping 6GB RAM and two ROM options: 64GB/128GB. Additionally, this Nokia phone equips a microSD card which can expand up to another 256GB. For Nokia X Normandy 2018 camera, it comes with a dual 19MP snappers system on the back. On the other hand, the Nokia handset also has a 16MP selfie camera. Regarding the operating system, this Nokia X Normandy is going to run on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo. Finally, Nokia X Normandy 2018 packs a significant 5500mAh capacity.
Nokia X Normandy 2018 release date and price
For now, there is no official news yet about the Nokia X Normandy’s availability. However, we can expect to meet this handset in the last quarter of this year. As for the cost, Nokia X Normandy 2018 price starts at $450 ~ Rs. 30,966. With the reasonable price tag and a great battery plus impressive hardware, the Nokia X Normandy handset is undoubtedly something you wouldn’t want to miss out!
Today, why don’t we check out the exciting battle between two devices: Nokia X6 vs HTC U12 Plus! Notably, they both arrive with great 6GB RAM and a nice dual camera system! Read on to discover the winner now!
Nokia X6 vs HTC U12 Plus specs
Between the two, the Nokia X6 is the first ever Nokia phone to come with a notch screen. Meanwhile, HTC U12 Plus is the upcoming flagship with the gorgeous design! Now, let’s start with their display first! Nokia X6 specs offer a 5.8 inch TFT display with a 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution. Moreover, HTC U12 Plus specs offer a 6-inch Super LCD6 (1440 x 2880 pixels). Thanks to the bigger screen, the HTC phone wins this round! Under the hood, the Nokia X6 smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset.
Furthermore, the U12 Plus takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. As for the storage, HTC U12 Plus sports 6GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 400GB). Additionally, Nokia X6 offers 4GB/6GB of RAM coupled with either 32GB/64GB of ROM (expandable 256GB). With a better powerhouse, the HTC flagship wins again! Optics-wise, Nokia X6 camera packs a dual 16MP+5MP snapper on the back. Meanwhile, the Nokia device also equips another 16MP selfie shooter (f/2.0).
On the other hand, HTC U12 Plus camera packs a dual 12MP (f/1.8) + 16MP (f/2.6) snapper on the rear and a dual 8MP selfie shooter (f/2.0). Our point goes to HTC U12 Plus for the better rear photography. However, the Nokia X6 device also moves up another point with the nicer selfie lens. In terms of the operating system, both devices come running on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo version. Lastly, the Nokia X6 carries a non-removable 3060mAh battery box. Additionally, HTC U12 Plus battery equips a bigger non-removable Li-Ion 3500mAh capacity. One final point goes to the HTC team!
Nokia X6 vs HTC U12 Plus release date and price
Between the two, the Nokia X6 release date falls in this July. Meanwhile, the HTC U12 Plus is already available online and in stores. As for the cost, the Nokia X6 price is around Rs. 15, 000 ~ $220. Besides, HTC U12 Plus price starts at $856 ~ Rs. 57, 800. In the end, if you have a smaller budget, then the Nokia X6 is a good choice with a nice photography system and decent 6GB RAM. Otherwise, why not opt for the HTC U12 Plus beast instead?!
Good news for Nokia today! According to the latest report, Google has decided to invest up to $22 million for HMD Global’s OS-powering Nokia feature phones line. What changes will this investment bring? Read on to find out!
Google invests up to $22 million in the OS-powering Nokia feature phones!
Today, we received the news regarding Google’s significant investment into the OS which powers Nokia feature phones! In details, most feature phones coming from this Finnish manufacturer now run on KaiOS, which was developed from the old Mozilla’s Firefox OS. For now, Google has been playing a significant part in the smartphone world with their Android operating system. On the other hand, the new KaiOS is making its way to the top slowly.
Besides, this OS has also appeared on some Nokia-branded feature phones like the Nokia 8110 and others such as TCL and Micromax. At first, Google’s investment seems a bit strange, since they already have the Android Go OS. However, KaiOS CEO Sebastien Codeville has shared his thought on the situation. “Google and KaiOS have also agreed to work together to make the Google Assistant, Google Maps, YouTube, and Google Search available to KaiOS users”.
In details, the KaiOS is web-based and mostly aims for developers to use HTML5, Javascript, and CSS for apps. As a result, that makes it easy for Google to get these apps running on KaiOS. Moreover, they strategically ensure feature phones are using Google’s services and not competitors. Quite a smart move from the US brand! On the other hand, more than 40 million KaiOS-powered devices have shipped so far, according to TechCrunch. This is an impressive number for the feature phone market; despite the smartphone segment’s rise.
What changes will Google invests bring?
For now, Google Android is famous for taking up less space on your own low-end devices. However, KaiOS is also a good solution for such a segment, like the Nokia 8110 banana phone ship with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage. We can safely say that Google is covering itself for the future with a smart KaiOS investment.
Today, a new face, Nokia Maze Prime 2018 smartphone, has appeared on the internet. In case you do not know, the Nokia phone comes with a massive 10GB RAM and 6000mAh battery box. Find out more below!
Nokia Maze Prime 2018 monster
Arriving in our article today, we would love to let you know that Nokia and HMD are planning to present more Nokia phones at their upcoming event. As we learned from a legit source, the Nokia event might take place in Zurich, where the Nokia Edge Max, Nokia Aspire Pro and more phones to arrive. Whereas, it seems that Nokia Maze Prime 2018 monster, our spotlight today, would also join the party.
According to our sources, the Nokia Maze Prime smartphone bears light and thin screen of 5.99-inch Optic AMOLED. On the other hand, the phone comes with 3790 pixels which deliver the 4K display experience. Whereas, Nokia Maze Prime 2018 mobile specs include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC chipset with 10GB RAM. Furthermore, Nokia phone storage comes with 512GB ROM, which is expandable up to 1TB via microSD.
Besides, we want to reveal that Nokia has a contract with the Optic Lenses manufacturer, Carl Zeiss. As a result, Carl Zeiss would deliver the photography lenses to Nokia upcoming flagships. Hence, the Nokia Maze Prime 2018 camera comes with 38MP PureView Carl Zeiss first sensor. Moreover, the handset packs a dual 20MP snapper on the front. Furthermore, Nokia Maze Prime 2018 battery rolls a non-removable 600mAh juice box , alongside the waterproof function. On the other hand, this phone runs on Android Oreo 8.0.
Nokia Maze Prime 2018 release date and price
Nokia Maze Prime launch date might be official after the Nokia Event ends in August. Furthermore, the Nokia Prime 2018 price should be around Rs. 42, 634 ~ $620. How about your opinion? Let us know!
There are various Hindi food words which are part of our daily conversations, but their English names can be quite a surprise for us. Let’s have a look at Common Indian foods with their English names! Check them out right below!
1. Pakora:
Pakora, also called pakoda, pakodi, fakkura, bhajiya, bhajji or ponako, is a fried snack (fritter). Originating from the Indian subcontinent, it is a popular snack across the Indian subcontinent, especially in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. Therefore, the name of it in English is necessary if you want to order this dish in those countries.
The Pakora is called fritters in English. Pakoda is taken to mean a mix of finely chopped onions, green chilis, and spices mixed in gram flour. This is then rolled into small balls or sprinkled straight in hot oil and deep-fried. There is a variety that is softer overall, usually termed media pakoda in restaurants, that is made from any other ingredient, such as potatoes.
2. Chikoo:
Chikoo has brown fuzzy skin and is more oval-shaped than its Central American cousins, though some develop pointed ends. The skin is inedible but serves a purpose as a kind of bowl for the sweet flesh. The flesh is off-white to a yellowish brown colour and has a soft and juicy texture. Its texture and flavour have been compared to that of pear. Within the flesh of the Chikoo is a cavity with two to three large black seeds. The seeds are inedible and should be discarded. The English name for Chikoo is Sapodilla.
3. Saunf:
Saunf, known in English as Fennel Seeds, is a herb whose bulbs, leaves seeds are all edible. Its scientific name is Foeniculum Vulgare Miller. Saunf is a perennial plant that grows yellow flowers and has feathery leaves. It is used as a spice to flavour curries and bread in both the western and the oriental cuisine. It is a common plant found in kitchen gardens for its flavouring properties.
4. Lauki:
Lauki is another Common Indian foods. It has the name Bottle Gourd in English. What a surprise, right? It is a vine grown for its fruit. The harvest season can fall in the young stage for vegetable or in the mature stage for dried bottle, utensil, or pipe.
5. Heeng:
Asafoetida is the English name for Heeng. The species is native to the deserts of Iran and mountains of Afghanistan but grows mainly in nearby India. Asafoetida has a pungent smell, but in cooked dishes, it delivers a smooth flavour reminiscent of leeks. It is also known as food of the gods, devil’s dung, jowani badian, hing, hengu, ingu, kayam, and ting.
Common Indian foods and their English names: How many of them have you already known?