These elongated, purple coloured and glossy skinned brinjals have white/cream flesh with a meaty texture, are slightly bitter in taste and contain many edible seeds.

Purple Brinjals contain high amounts of anthocyanins which protect the body from health risks like inflammation and neurological diseases. These improve the flexibility of blood vessels, resulting in improved blood circulation.
It effectively treats enlarged spleen caused due to malaria. It helps in keeping blood sugar under control, lowers cholesterol and improves the digestive system.