Brinjal -  बैगन

Brinjal, generally a purple colored vegetable, is a widely cooked vegetable in India. It belongs to Solanum Genus. It develops a rich taste when cooked and has various nutritional benefits. Brinjal has been classified as a form of Berry as it bears seeds within it which are edible.

Nutritional elements:

• Carbohydrates
• Fat
• Protein
• Vitamins

The vegetable can be cooked easily and also does not need much treatment during the process. The vegetable is often stewed and also deep fried to make a variety of dishes. One good way of cooking it is slicing and deep frying it.

Consumption methods:

• Cooked