Most of the veggies can be used in preparation of this dish. You can use a mix of veggies or just your favourite! The traditional ones are winter melon / ash gourd ( vellai poosanikai), chayote (chow chow), cabbage, snakegourd and avarakkai (broad beans). You can also use beets, zucchini, squash, cucumber, etc... and even fresh greens like spinach.