Udupi mattu gulla
Udupi Mattu Gulla, or Udupi Matti Gulla, is a variety of green brinjal grown in and around the village of Matti (also called Mattu) in Udupi, India. It was given the Geographical Indication tag in 2011.
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Mattu Gulla is said to have been grown since 400 years in Matti, with a legend linking its origins to Sri Vadiraja Tirtha of Sode Vadiraja Matha, Udupi.[1][2] It was cultivated within an area of more than 500 acres between the Udyavar river and Swarna river.[3] Apart from Matti, it is grown in surrounding villages like Pangala, Kopla and Kaipunjal.[2] The land on which it is grown is enriched with fish meal manure.[3]
Mattu Gulla is green in colour, unlike the purple brinjals grown in other places. As the word "Gulla" indicates, it is spherical in shape.[3] It is a seasonal vegetable which is grown after the monsoon season from the months of September and October.[2][4] It has low moisture content and is known for its unique taste.[5] Mattu Gulla is a widely used vegetable in Udupi cuisine especially the sambar.[3][6] Mattu Gulla obtained the Geographical Indication tag in 2011 for its unusual and unique taste and exclusive location of production.[4]
The production of Mattu Gulla decreased in recent years due to various reasons such as pest attacks and advent of Bt brinjal.[1] According to the Department of Horticulture, it was grown in an area of 67 hectares in 2015, with an approximate yield of 40 tonnes per hectare.[1]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c Pinto, Stanley (30 November 2015). "Udupi paryaya will get enough mattu gulla, say growers". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ a b c Prabhu, Ganesh (5 March 2015). "Udupi's Mattu Gulla set to go international". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Udupi's famed brinjal losing race to hybrid variety". DNA India. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ a b Vinayak, AJ (23 January 2014). "With a GI tag in the bag, Udupi farmers cash in on rare green brinjal". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ Prabhu, Ganesh (20 April 2014). "Udupi's brinjal to go places". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ Hebbar, Nandini (22 July 2011). "Go Matti Gulla!". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 January 2016.