Abelmoschus esculentus | Okra | Bhindi | Vendakkai | Kokoro
Ladies finger, widely known as okra or bhindi, is a slender, ridged green pod with a mild, grassy flavour and a uniquely silky texture when cooked. A warm-weather vegetable native to Africa and now integral to South Asian, African, and Southern American cuisines, it is as nutritious as it is delicious.
Health Benefits
Nutrition: Calories: 33 kcal | Fibre: 3.2g | Vitamin C: good | Carbs: 7.5g (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: Stir-fried as bhindi masala or bhindi do pyaza. Used in South Indian sambar and curries. Essential ingredient in gumbo. Can be sliced and fried crispy, or pickled.
Ladies finger, widely known as okra or bhindi, is a slender, ridged green pod with a mild, grassy flavour and a uniquely silky texture when cooked. A warm-weather vegetable native to Africa and now integral to South Asian, African, and Southern American cuisines, it is as nutritious as it is delicious.
