Lady’s finger also known as okra, bhindi, bamia or gumbo is a flowering plant from the mallow family. Lady’s finger recipes are easy to make and is loved by kids.The vegetable is mainly cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world. Ladiesfinger is high in fiber, vitamin C, and folate content. It is high in antioxidants and a good source of calcium and potassium. Ladies finger is a popular part of the Indian diet. It is high on dietary fiber, folate , pyridoxine , thiamine, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin K , copper, calcium , potassium , iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc and phosphorus. It is a great food for weight loss. It has minimum calories and fiber that keeps you full for a longer time. It contains soluble fiber pectin that lowers bad cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis. It maintains blood sugar levels and improves digestion as well. Bhindi can be simply be stir fried and can be a great accompaniment alongwith rice and dal. Bhindi masala is a preparation in which bhindi is cooked in spices served with rotis or parathas. Aloo bhindi is another preparation in which bhindi is cooked alongwith potatoes in a spicy gravy. It is a great accompaniment with fried rice, pulao or plain rice.
Ladys finger potato curry
Photo and recipe credits to redchillycurry.com
Lady’s finger curry
Photo and recipe credits to curriesnchutney.blogspot.com
Lady’s finger Pachadi
Photo and recipe credits to fajisshotpot.blogspot.com
Stuffed Lady’s finger
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Okra tomato chutney
Photo and recipe credits to blendwithspices.com
Onion Bindi masala
Photo and recipe credits to tastyappetite.com
Hyderabadi Bindi masala
Photo and recipe credits to maayeka.blogspot.com
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