Okra also is known as Ladies’ Finger in English speaking countries is a tropical vegetable crop of tender seed pods. Farm fresh okra pods and leaves are known to provide significant benefits, as well as the veggie is fat-free.

The major nutrient of okra is water. Only 10% of it constitutes of proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins, along with some amount of magnesium and foliate. Okra is gaining popularity every day, from the Caribbean to Korea, for its diverse uses in the culinary world. The pods are pickled, used to thicken soups, fried and used as a side dish.

Though it does not share its value among the conventional vegetables, among the exotic ones, it is a rich source of nutrition. It contains mucilaginous fibre, which helps in better digestion, smooth bowel movement and controls sugar absorption in the body. Okra from its homeland India will be on your plate.