Vegetables

Vegetables

Vegetable Shape Color Texture Size

Other Characteristics

Potato Round, irregular Brown, yellow Smooth Medium to large

Starchy, versatile

Tomato Round, oval Red, green Smooth, firm Small to medium Juicy, acidic
Eggplant (Brinjal) Oval, elongated Purple, green Smooth, glossy Medium to large Mildly bitter
Cauliflower Compact head White, purple Firm, crumbly Medium to large

Florets in compact cluster

Cabbage Round, compact head Green, purple Smooth, dense Medium to large Layers of leaves
Spinach Leafy, bunch Green Tender Small to medium Nutrient-dense
Okra (Ladyfinger) Long, slender pods Green Ribbed, slimy Small to medium

Used for thickening

Green Peas Round, podded Green Firm, smooth Small

Sweet, used fresh or frozen

Bottle Gourd Elongated, cylindrical Light green Smooth, tender Large

Hollow, used for cooking

Bitter Gourd Long, warty Green Rough, ridged Medium to large Bitter taste