Its a dark green , ridged and tapering vegetable with white pulp and white seeds embedded in spongy flesh. A ridge gourd is commonly known as Turia or turiya. Since this vegetable is full of moisture and fibre with negligible fat , its a boon for the digestive system at the same time it satiates you for long hours while consuming just a few calories.

Lemongrass, also called citronella, is a tall, stalky plant. It has a fresh, lemony aroma and a citrus flavor. Lemongrass is also used as a folk remedy to promote sleep, relieve pain, and boost immunity. It has compounds which are thought to be responsible for anti-inflammatory benefits. One of the most popular ways to enjoy lemongrass is in tea.Ê

Arugula, also known as Eruca vesicaria, is a cruciferous vegetable, a cousin of broccoli, kale, and cabbage. The leaves have a peppery, spicy flavour that grows more bitter with age. You can also eat the seeds whole or pressed in an oil. Arugula is full of antioxidants compounds that can protect against or reverse damage to your cells.

Brinjal is actually a fruit, commonly used like a vegetable. Brinjal is beneficial to your health, mainly due to its anti-oxidant and photochemical content

ItÕs a dull green, sponged vegetable having white mash along with white seeds prepared into its sensitive substance. High fiber content contributes to healthy digestive system. ponge gourd is quite lower in immersed fats as well as calories. It also contains high amounts of dietary fiber, vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, thiamine, iron, and magnesium

Val Papadi is a flat white bean covered in a green pouch-like structure, with a bland and slightly bitter taste. They are served as an accompaniment to a variety of main courses. Toss in butter and freshly ground black pepper or flavoured olive oil. Popularly used in Karnataka in curries and soups.

You know a fruit is powerhouse of nutrients when it can be savoured equally both in its raw and ripe forms. Green bananas are full of fibre with are good for people with digestive and bowel problems. It is especially beneficial for people with IBS and constipation. It is loaded with potassium, which helps in regulating blood pressure levels. It is a powerhouse of nutrients, that works effectively for diabetics. It enables slow release in sugar.

Onions are inevitable cooking recipes. According to the researchers, white onions are super-healthy with vitamin-c, flavonoids, and phytonutrients.

Tinda is a small gourd also known as the Indian Apple gourd, Crown gourd or Indian squash. When fresh, Tinda is soft with a mild flavor similar to a cucumber. Tinda is an excellent source of vitamin A, antioxidants, and has high water content.

The edible green fruit derives its name of snake gourd, due to its characteristic coiled appearance with light white stripes. Snake gourd supplies plenty of nutrition, being inherentlyÊhigh on water content vegetable, it provides a cooling effect on the body, having zero cholesterol thereby augmenting heart health and abounding in a plethora of vitamins and minerals to facilitate key metabolic functions in the body.

Raw green papaya it is known to be have anti-bacterial properties, and promotes good digestion, and almost every part of the plant can be used. In fact, the highest concentrations of the beneficial digestive enzyme papain are found in the raw papaya.ÊItÕs loaded with antioxidants that can reduce inflammation and fight disease

Suran is a nutrient-dense tuber and good source of carbs. The tubers are rich in vitamin C, B-complex ,potassium and manganese. The corm also contains beta-carotene, as evidenced in its orange-hued flesh. Suran is a good source of dietary fiber and phytosterols, which are compounds that help lower bad or ÒLDLÓ cholesterol, making it heart healthy and easy to digest.Ê

Arbi also known as Taro root not just brings good taste but also a world of health benefits to the plate. ItÕs a high fibre food which aids weight loss and reduces the cholesterol level . Being a low glycemic food it slows down the process of breaking down glucose in the liver aiding to combat diabetes