Brinjal கத்தரிக்காய்

Description

Brinjal White long கத்தரிக்காய்

Eggplant vegetables themselves have many different varieties and may range from indigo to white, but they can also be red or black and other colors.

The term eggplant originated as a description of the round, white colored eggplants because they look like eggs.

However, this origin became mostly forgotten to the common Western collective as the importation of  Brinjal White long eggplants ceded to the purple, leading to the word “eggplant” being associated with purple.

In Western cuisines, an exceeding majority of the eggplants eaten are purple.

Chinese eggplants are the same shape as a European eggplant but are colored a dark violet color.

Thai eggplants are small, round, and colored forest green.

கத்தரிக்காய் Brinjal (Purple or Violet)

– Rich in vitamins A and C as well as important minerals.

– High levels of antioxidants helps prevent cell damage from free radicals.

– Suitable for pan frying or grilling for added depth of flavor and color.

– Soft texture makes it easy to mash or purée into sauces or spreads.

– Attractive vibrant purple color gives a unique twist to dishes when served on the plate.

Chinese variety brinjal or eggplant vegetable used to be in dark indigo or purple.  Indian varieties used to have white strips or green strips having purple background.