Some like its taste, others not so much, but Bhindi or Okra finds its way into nearly every Indian kitchen during the summer thanks to its amazing nutritional profile. A powerhouse of antioxidants, soluble and insoluble fibre, several carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins, Bhindi or okra is known to keep heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, digestive issues and certain kinds of …
Vazha-vazha, the onomatopoeic word in Tamil for slimy, is the best way to describe bhindi, lady’s finger or okra. It is also the reason for the health benefits that bhindi offers—and why drinking okra water is a thing. A new kind of green salad Serves 2 Ingredients 250g tender okra 1 green capsicum 2 green chillies 1 tbsp coconut oil …
The green vegetable, lady finger, might be consumed in different ways in varied cuisine depending from culture to culture but Bollywood star Bhagyashree made our eyes pop out as she munched on tall okra, raw. Flaunting her home garden, Bhagyashree was seen eating a raw lady finger plucked by her husband and while it may make some of you cringe, …