Grown in warm climates like in Africa and South Asia, Okra is a nutritious food with many health benefits.
In Indian cuisine, Okra or Bhindi is mainly used in curries. However, here are 9 unique ways to savour this delicious vegetable packed with many nutrients. Let's start!
Okra Salad: A delicious dish packed with nutrition made from okra, tomato, onion, corn, lemon juice, and spices.
Deep Fried Okra: A perfect evening snack made from gram flour, okra, spices, chilli powder, etc., best paired with ketchup or curd.
Indian Style Okra Masala: This dish uses onion, ginger, garlic paste, spices, herbs, and chillies, to enhance the taste of Okra. It’s best paired with rice or roti.
Pickled Okra: Made with vinegar, garlic, spices, and lemon, this crunchy and sour dish is not only delicious but also comes with many health benefits.
Okra With Tomatoes: Okra stewed with tomato gravy that is loaded with Indian spices is a must-have as a side dish with rice or roti.
Okra Soup: Mainly consumed in Africa, this delicious and nutritious Okra soup is made with okra, onion, bell peppers, veggies, and spices.
Roasted Okra: Easy to make and packed with smoky flavour, sprinkle some spices on roasted okra to enhance its taste and savour it with roti or rice.
Gumbo with Prawns and Okra: A scrumptious and nutritious dish made from okra, prawn, flour, pepper, onion, tomato, garlic, chicken broth, etc.
Grilled Okra: Easy to make with only oil, pepper, and salt, grilled okra pair well with roti or served alone or with a dripping sauce.