Aubergine
Different varieties of the plant produce fruit of different size, shape and colour, though typically purple. There are even orange varieties. It can be sliced and deep-fried, then served with plain yoghurt, It may also be roasted in its skin until charred, so that the pulp can be removed and blended with other ingredients such as lemon, tahini, and garlic, as in the Middle Eastern dish baba ghanoush
Origin: Spanish
