Indian Eggplant (Brinjal)

Indian eggplant — small, round, and deep purple or striped — is one of the most widely used vegetables across South Asian cooking, starring in dishes as diverse as baingan bharta (smoky roasted aubergine), brinjal curry, begun bhaja (Bengali fried brinjal), and the famous Andhra gutti vankaya (stuffed brinjal curry). Smaller and more flavourful than Western aubergine varieties, Indian brinjal absorbs spices beautifully and softens to a silky, satisfying texture when cooked. An essential vegetable in South Asian kitchens. Shop Indian Eggplant and fresh South Asian produce online at Little India Grocery.