The act of preparing food by applying heat.

खाना पकाना

English Usage: She cooked dinner for her family.

Hindi Usage: उसने अपने परिवार के लिए खाना पकाया।

The state of having prepared food.

खाना पकाया हुआ

English Usage: The cooked vegetables are ready to be served.

Hindi Usage: पकी हुई सब्जियाँ परोसने के लिए तैयार हैं।

Describing food that has been prepared with heat.

पका हुआ

English Usage: The chicken is overcooked and dry.

Hindi Usage: चिकन ज्यादा पका हुआ और सूखा है।