Egg plants or Brinjal is a plant grown for its edible fruit.
Being rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin B-6 and phytonutrients like flavonoids. This vegetable lowers the risk of heart disease. The presence of antioxidants keeps your arteries healthy and prevents heart attack. It also lower our blood pressure and great for weight loss as they are low in calories with 100g of the vegetable containing just 25 calories.
Note - Put the cut Brinjal in salt water or sprinkle salt over the pieces. This removes the compounds that render bitter taste to the vegetable. It also makes your dish more tasty and palatable.
