ಹುರುಳಿಕಾಯಿ
huruḷikāyi
The English word beans is translated into Kannada as ಹುರುಳಿಕಾಯಿ (huruḷikāyi).
The term is used to refer to edible seeds from a pod plant used as a vegetable.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Mysore region, the term Doda Avarekai refers specifically to hyacinth beans.
How do you pronounce it?
huruḷikāyi
Did you know?
- The word ಹುರುಳಿಕಾಯಿ ('huruḷikāyi') can be confused with other 'curled' or 'coiled' vegetables because the root 'huruḷu' relates to the concept of being coiled or wound.
- The 'Avare' bean, specifically ಹುರುಳಿಕಾಯಿ ('huruḷikāyi'), is central to the 'Avarekaayi' season in Karnataka, where street vendors sell them steamed in large pots during the winter months.
- Many bean names in Kannada include the word ಕಾಯಿ ('kaayi'), which also means 'fruit'. This reflects a botanical classification where the bean pod is viewed as a fruit rather than a vegetable.
Examples in context
- ಅಮ್ಮ ಹುರುಳಿಕಾಯಿ ಪಲ್ಯ ಮಾಡಿದರು.amma huruḷikāyi palya māḍidaru.Mother made a bean curry.
Example conversation
Rahul and Anvitha are planning their meal.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಅನ್ವಿತಾ, ನಾವು ಇಂದು ಏನು ಅಡುಗೆ ಮಾಡೋಣ?Anvitha, naavu indu enu aduge maadona?Anvitha, what shall we cook today?
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaನಮ್ಮ ಹತ್ತಿರ ಹುರುಳಿಕಾಯಿ ಇವೆ, ಅದನ್ನು ಮಾಡೋಣ.namma hattira hurulikaayi ive, adannu maadona.We have beans, let's make that.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಒಳ್ಳೆದು, ನಾನು ಅದನ್ನು ತೊಳೆಯುತ್ತೇನೆ.olledu, naanu adannu toleyuttene.Good, I will wash them.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ರಾಹುಲ್.dhanyavaadagalu Rahul.Thank you, Rahul.
