Eggplants also known as aubergines are a member of the nightshade family. There are a number of varieties of eggplant. But the most common eggplant is large glossy dark purple pear shaped. Eggplant today is a highly diverse crop and propagates best in consistently warm weather conditions. It is found to be cultivated all over the world. Eggplants are a very nutritious vegetable for diet. They contain many vitamins and minerals, tremendous amounts of folate, fiber, potassium and manganese. More
