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Baby Eggplant

Technical Name : Solanum melongena
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet flavor.

Usage Tips

  1. Baby eggplants can be roasted and pureed or chopped to make chutney, tapenade, and other dips.
  2. Baby eggplants can also be fried, braised, roasted, and grilled.
  3. Baby eggplant goes well with garlic, coriander, turmeric, cumin, balsamic, parsley, tomatoes, onions, peppers, zucchini, and goat cheese.

Common names and forms

  1. Baby eggplants ( small brinjal)

Description

Baby eggplants are member of the nightshade family. They are small with varying shapes from short and stout to slightly elongated and narrow. They have a little tapering towards the stem capped top or calyx, and their smooth skin is thin, varying from shiny deep purple, bright white and lavender to green depending upon the variety. Its tender flesh is cream in color.

Health benefits

  • Baby eggplants are a richsource of dietary fiber which helps to maintain healthy cholesterol and blood sugar level in the body.(1)

Selection Guide

Avoid those that are wrinkled or have blemishes, bruises or tan patches.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Baby_Eggplant_4041.php

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