Ghana Best Garden Eggs

 
Garden egg- a variety of the aubergine is commonly refered to in the western world as "mock tomato" or gilo or huckleberry.
 
Though often egg shaped, there are many varieties coming in shapes ranging from round, flat, to fusiform. They could also come in various colors, ranging from pink, white, yellow, lavender, black or navy blue, stripped or unstripped. They taste from bland to sweet or slightly bitter, and find use in preparation of stews, vegetable sauces for eating rice, plantain, yam or other tubers and are often used in soups too.
 
Whether you are in Yeji market in Ghana or Oshodi market in Lagos Nigeria, garden eggs are a sure commodity to find in any African food market.