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[[File:mattigulla.jpg|thumb|right|Udupi Mattu Gulla]]
'''Udupi Mattu Gulla''', or '''Udupi Matti Gulla''', is a variety of green [[brinjal]] grown in and around the village of [[Matti, Karnataka|Matti]] (also called Mattu) in [[Udupi]], [[India]]. It was given the [[Geographical Indication]] tag in 2011.

==Description==
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.<ref name=enough/><ref name=intl/> It was cultivated within an area of more than 500 acres between the Udyavar river and Swarna river.<ref name=dna>{{cite web|title=Udupi's famed brinjal losing race to hybrid variety|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-udupi-s-famed-brinjal-losing-race-to-hybrid-variety-1907442|publisher=DNA India|access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref> Apart from Matti, it is grown in surrounding villages like [[Pangala]], Kopla and Kaipunjal.<ref name=intl/> The land on which it is grown is enriched with fish meal manure.<ref name=dna/>

Mattu Gulla is green in colour, unlike the purple brinjals grown in other places. As the word "Gulla" indicates, it is spherical in shape.<ref name=dna/> It is a seasonal vegetable which is grown after the monsoon season from the months of September and October.<ref name=intl>{{cite web|last1=Prabhu|first1=Ganesh|title=Udupi's Mattu Gulla set to go international|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/udupis-mattu-gulla-set-to-go-international/article6959818.ece|work=The Hindu|access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref><ref name=tagbag>{{cite web|last1=Vinayak|first1=AJ|title=With a GI tag in the bag, Udupi farmers cash in on rare green brinjal|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/with-a-gi-tag-in-the-bag-udupi-farmers-cash-in-on-rare-green-brinjal/article5610204.ece|publisher=The Hindu Business Line|access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref> It has low moisture content and is known for its unique taste.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Prabhu|first1=Ganesh|title=Udupi's brinjal to go places|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/udupis-brinjal-to-go-places/article5931617.ece|work=The Hindu|access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref> Mattu Gulla is a widely used vegetable in [[Udupi cuisine]] especially the [[Sambar (dish)|sambar]].<ref name=dna/><ref>{{cite web|last1=Hebbar|first1=Nandini|title=Go Matti Gulla!|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/go-matti-gulla/article2285242.ece|work=The Hindu|access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref> Mattu Gulla obtained the [[Geographical Indication]] tag in 2011 for its unusual and unique taste and exclusive location of production.<ref name=tagbag/>

The production of Mattu Gulla decreased in recent years due to various reasons such as [[Pest (organism)|pest]] attacks and advent of [[Bt brinjal]].<ref name=enough>{{cite web|last1=Pinto|first1=Stanley|title=Udupi paryaya will get enough mattu gulla, say growers|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/Udupi-paryaya-will-get-enough-mattu-gulla-say-growers/articleshow/49987091.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref name=enough/>

==See also==
* [[List of Geographical Indications in India]]

==References==
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[[Category:Eggplants]]
[[Category:Agriculture in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Geographical indications in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Udupi district]]

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