{"product_id":"eggplant-indian","title":"Eggplant Indian Per Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndian eggplant (small round baingan) is the variety meant for stuffing — slit them, fill with a spicy peanut-coconut masala, and slow-cook until meltingly tender. Bharli vangi in Maharashtrian kitchens, ennai kathirikai in Tamil homes, and gutti vankaya in Andhra — same concept, different spice blends, all incredible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMade for Stuffing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall round Indian eggplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor stuffed baingan, bharli vangi, ennai kathirikai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore tender and fewer seeds than globe variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeltingly soft when slow-cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlit into quarters (keeping the stem intact), stuff with a ground spice-nut-coconut mixture, and cook slowly in a covered pan with a little oil until soft. Also excellent halved and pan-fried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use globe eggplant instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot for stuffing — globe is too large and has a different texture. Indian eggplant is specifically bred for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I pick good ones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirm, glossy, and heavy for their size. Dull skin or soft spots mean they are past prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to salt them first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot necessary for small Indian eggplant — they are less bitter than the globe variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh produce.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fresh Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49014181429475,"sku":null,"price":2.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/Eggplant-Round.jpg?v=1781243324","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/eggplant-indian","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}