Bring home the famous Vellore Spiny Brinjal, a unique heirloom eggplant variety from Tamil Nadu, India. Locally known as Elavambadi Mullu Kathrikai, this traditional cultivar received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2023 for its distinct identity and regional heritage. It is recognized for its thorny plant, tender flesh, few seeds, attractive violet fruits with light stripes, and excellent cooking quality.
The plant produces medium-sized oval fruits with a glossy purple color, green calyx, and soft texture. Despite the spiny stems and leaves, the fruits are easy to prepare and are widely used in sambar, curry, stuffed brinjal, roasted dishes, and traditional South Indian recipes. This variety performs well in tropical and subtropical climates and is known for good heat tolerance