हल्दी

water

tea

Milk is a nutrient-rich white liquid produced by mammals, serving as a dietary staple in Hindi-speaking households. It is a masculine mass noun used as a standalone beverage or a primary ingredient in tea and traditional desserts.

Khana is a versatile Hindi word that serves as both a masculine noun meaning 'food' or 'a meal' and a transitive verb meaning 'to eat.' It is the fundamental term used for the act of consuming solid food and the substance being consumed.

पीना (pīnā) is a primary verb used to describe the consumption of liquids like water, tea, or juice. It is also the standard term for smoking tobacco and taking liquid medications.

Chāval refers to the small, edible starchy grains of the rice plant, which is a primary staple food across India. It is used to describe both the dry, uncooked grains and the grain once it has been boiled or steamed for a meal.

Goosht refers to the flesh of an animal, specifically used as food. While it is a general term for meat, in the Indian subcontinent, it most commonly refers to red meat like mutton or goat.

Bhojan refers to food or a meal in a general and slightly formal sense. It encompasses the substances eaten to provide nutritional support for the body and is used to describe breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Aahar refers to food, diet, or nourishment consumed by a living being. It is a slightly more formal or technical term than the common word 'khana', often used in the context of health, nutrition, and daily intake.

Paan refers to a preparation combining betel leaf with areca nut and various other ingredients like lime paste and spices, which is chewed as a palate cleanser or stimulant. It also refers to the betel leaf itself, which holds significant cultural and religious importance in South Asia.