Solanum aethiopicum
The story
In north-east India, this plant is deeply woven into local food cultures, carrying distinct regional names like khamen akhaba in Manipuri and samṭawk in Mizo. In places like Darjeeling, Sikkim, and Nepal, it is known as Titay bii, where it has long been cherished as a traditional ingredient to cook alongside pork.
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- Family
- Solanaceae
How to use it
Ethiopian eggplant is commonly used in cooking, particularly in dishes that highlight its unique flavor and texture. It is often enjoyed with meat, making it a versatile addition to various meals.
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In the kitchen
This plant is a popular vegetable in north-east India, where it is known as khamen akhaba in Manipuri and samṭawk in Mizo. In Darjeeling, Sikkim, and Nepal, where it is called Titay bii or simply bii, the fruits are highly relished and commonly cooked with meat, particularly pork.
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About
Solanum aethiopicum, the bitter tomato, Ethiopian eggplant, or nakati, is a fruiting plant of the genus Solanum mainly found in Asia and Tropical Africa. It is also known as Ethiopian nightshade, garden eggs, pumpkin-on-a-stick, and mock tomato. It is a popular vegetable in north-east India, and is known as khamen akhaba in Manipuri and samṭawk in Mizo. They are called Titay bii or simply bii in Darjeeling, Sikkim and Nepal, and are relished with meat, particularly pork. These names are a result of its varied morphology, with ripe fruit often looking like a cross between an eggplant and a tomato, which are also from Solanum. In fact, the Ethiopian eggplant was so much confused with the ordinary eggplant that this was considered by some a variety violaceum of S. aethiopicum.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Solanum aethiopicum
- Slug
- solanum-aethiopicum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Genus
- Solanum
- Species
- aethiopicum
- Wikidata QID
- Q257366
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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