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Thalana Batu is a variant of Eggplant. In Sri Lanka we call it as ela batu or thalana batu. However the type of eggplants we found in Sri Lanka is bit smaller. Quite distinguishable from the normal Eggplant due to its green textured peel and small round shape, it is a hollow shell like structure which contains tiny seeds.
Thalana Batu is cut open with a knife and the seeds are scooped out leaving a fleshy shell which is cooked into a thick curry along with coconut milk, and makes a spicy companion to boiled rice. It is also salted and fried and eaten as a snack.
Rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, locals believe that it contains cardio regenerative capabilities. On a more scientific note, it is quite obviously a good source of Proteins and unsaturated fats backing the earlier claim.
