Brassica oleracea gongylodes is commonly known as Kohlrabi, which belongs to the brassica family of vegetables. The word Kohlrabi is derived from the German words 'Kohl' meaning cabbage and 'Rabi' meaning turnip. Some of the synonyms for Kohlrabi are knol-khol, German turnip, turnip cabbage, and stem cabbage. The vegetable has a bulbous stem that can grow up to 10 centimeters in diameter and has a mild flavor similar to turnips. Kohlrabi is packed with essential nutrients including fiber, vitamin C, and B-complex vitamins. It can be used as a raw vegetable in salads and slaws or can be cooked in soups, stews, and curries.