Vegetables :
Vegetables are plant portions that are utilised as food by humans and other animals. The original definition is still widely used, and it refers to all edible plant stuff, including flowers, fruits, stems, leaves, roots, and seeds, when applied to plants
collectively.
The term "vegetable" is commonly used to refer to the edible parts of various herbaceous plants. These plant parts can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of ways.
Nutritional value:
Most veggies are low in calories and include more than 70% water, with just approximately 3.5 percent protein and less than 1% fat. Vegetables are high in minerals, including calcium and iron, as well as vitamins A and C. Almost all veggies are high in antioxidants and dietary fibre.
SMALL ONION
The look of shallots distinguishes them from regular onions. Shallots are smaller than onions and have longer, narrower bulbs.
Both veggies have a similar flavour, although shallots have a milder flavour.
In South India, shallots are known as "little onions" and are widely utilised in cooking.
Small onions, also known as sambar onions, not only give flavour to our cuisine, but they also aid in the development of a strong
immune system. Raw onions with cooked rice is still a popular morning dish in rural areas. Curries, porridges, and soups benefit
from the use of little onions.
DRUMSTICK
Drumstick is a unique plant species whose seeds, blooms, leaves, and stalks are all edible and high in nutrients. Drumstick is a
widely available vegetable that is mostly grown in Asian and African countries. It is a popular vegetable in Southern India, as
well as other parts of the country.
Ginger:
The rhizome, often known as ginger root or ginger, is a flowering plant whose rhizome is widely used as a spice and folk medicine.
It's a herbaceous perennial with one-meter-tall annual pseudostems bearing narrow leaf blades.
Ginger is high in antioxidants, which protect your body's DNA from stress and harm.
They may aid in the prevention of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and lung disorders, as well as
promote good ageing.
SNAKE GOURD
Snake gourd is high in dietary fibres, which promote digestion, as well as vitamins C and E and antioxidants, which boost skin and hair health and prevent dangerous free radicals from harming the body's healthy cells.
Fresh vegetables have a specific color, firmness and smell. ... Some seasonally available vegetables are:
GARLIC
GINGER
CUCUMBER
BABY POTATO
GREEN LEMON
YELLOW LEMON
BITTER GOURD
KOVAKKA
LADY FINGER
CHENA
CHEMBU
CLUSTER BEANS
DURMSTICK
SMALL ONION
GREEN MANGO
BANANA LEAF
PAPAYA
AMLA
COCONUT
PUMPKIN
RED CAPSICUM
YELLOW CAPSICUM
GREEN CAPSICUM
RED CHILLI
SWEET CORN