okra fresh

Fresh Okra 1kg

£20.50

Okra, also known as ladies finger or Bhindi, is an exotic classic carefully grown for its tender texture and delicate flavour. Part of the sunflower family, Okra is a versatile fruit, ideal in curries and stews.

 

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Okra Health Benefits

Okra is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants. Okra is also a good source of:

  • Magnesium.
  • Folate
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin B6

How to Prepare Okra

Commonly used in soups and stews, okra is found in many dishes from the American South, like gumbo, and can be added to your diet in a variety of ways.

Because of the mucilage in okra, it can get gummy or slimy when heated up. You can avoid this gummy texture by cooking okra at high heat in an uncrowded pan. You can also pickle okra to reduce the sliminess.

Here are some more ways you can add okra to your diet:

  • Roast it in the oven for a healthy snack.
  • Cook okra with tomato sauce and serve over pasta.
  • Grill salted okra until slightly charred.
  • Sauté okra with garlic.
  • Add okra to a veggie stir fry.
  • Make a pilaf with okra and quinoa.