Okra all the way

This integral member of the cotton family is indigenous to regions around the Nile in North Africa and the Middle East for it was discovered dating as far as 3500 years ago in Ethiopia. Okra or as we commonly call it Lady's Finger, is a very versatile vegetable, and has travelled far and wide and is relished by almost everybody.
Not only is it known for its versatility and flavour, it is a mine of essential nutrients and elements needed for healthy existence. Firstly, being low in calories it is aplenty with vitamins of the category A, Thiamin, B6, C, folic acid, riboflavin, calcium, zinc and dietary fiber. Eating okra is much recommended for pregnant woman besides other for it is rich in folic acid which is essential in the neural tube formation of the. Below are some theories I happened to read online about our lowly Okra Research revelations by the eminent nutritionists' state

• The mucilage and fiber found in okra helps adjust blood sugar by regulating its absorption in the small intestine.

• The fiber of okra has many superior qualities in maintaining the health of the gastro-intestinal tract.

• It helps reabsorb water and traps excess cholesterol, metabolic toxins and surplus bile in its mucilage and slips it out through the stool. Due to greater percentage of water in the bulk it thereby prevents constipation, gas and bloating in the abdomen.

• It is an ideal vegetable for weight loss and is storehouse of health benefits provided it is cooked over low flame to retain its properties. This also to ensure that the invaluable mucilage contained in it is not lost to high heat.

• Okra facilitates the propagation of good bacteria referred to as probiotics. These are similar to the ones proliferate by the yoghurt in the small intestine and helps biosynthesis of Vitamin B complex.

• For adding bounce your hair. Boil horizontally sliced okra till the brew become maximally slimy. Cool it and add a few droops of lemon and use this as the last rinse and see your hair spring back to youthfulness and jump.

• Okra is an excellent laxative treats irritable bowels, heals ulcers and sooths the gastrointestinal track.

• Protein and oil contained in the seeds of okra serves as the source of first-rate vegetable protein. It is enriched with amino acids and other sulfur amino acids.

All right now for some tasty food to move over too…I recently tried this yummy Bhindi Masala. I guess everyone makes it, but I just tried it my own, rustic way.
You will need a bunch of Okras
Wash, clean and wipe them dry with a paper towel. Then Chop and sprinkle a little chilly powder and keep aside.
Heat oil in a kadhai, add mustard seeds along with dried red chilies. Make a coarse paste of Onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger depending on your requirement.
Add this paste to the kadhai and cook it for a while. When oil starts to separate, add the basic masalas. Chilly powder, garam masala and if you want dash of zest, go ahead and add a spoon of meat masala too. Pour a little water, again depending on the consistency desired.When the nice spicy aroma wafts, its time to add the bhindis.
Add it and cook for while, until the okras are soft and cooked. Sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves and Voila! your Bhindi masala is ready to be devourved!