What is Patta Gobhi called in English?

If you are reading an English cooking recipe or buying groceries in a foreign supermarket, you must know the exact English translations for common Indian vegetables.

The exact English name for the green, leafy vegetable Patta Gobhi (पत्ता गोभी) is Cabbage.

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What do we call patta gobhi in English?

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Patta gobhi (or Band gobhi) is officially called 'Cabbage' in English.

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Key Facts

English Translation: Cabbage.

Pronunciation: Cab-bij.

Scientific Family: It belongs to the massive 'Brassica' family (which also includes broccoli and mustard).

Color Variations: While green is the most common, supermarkets also sell beautiful purple/red cabbages.

Other Common Indian Names

In many parts of North India and Pakistan, Patta Gobhi is also heavily referred to as Band Gobhi (बंद गोभी) because the massive leaves are tightly 'closed' or bound together into a dense ball.

The Massive Confusion: Patta Gobhi vs Phool Gobhi

Students and beginners often confuse the English names of these two completely different vegetables:

Patta Gobhi / Band Gobhi (The round green ball of leaves) = Cabbage.
Phool Gobhi (The white, tree-like flower vegetable) = Cauliflower.

Sentence Examples

Hindi: मेरी माँ ने आज रात के खाने में आलू और पत्ता गोभी की सब्ज़ी बनाई है। English: My mother has cooked a dish of potatoes and cabbage for dinner tonight.
Hindi: चाउमीन में बहुत सारी बंद गोभी होती है। English: Chow mein contains a lot of shredded cabbage.

Questions and Answers

What do we call patta gobhi in English?+

Patta gobhi (or Band gobhi) is officially called 'Cabbage' in English.

What is the English name for phool gobhi?+

Phool gobhi is the white flower vegetable, and its exact English name is 'Cauliflower'.

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