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India: Red lady finger that costs Rs 800 per kg, here’s why?

India: Red lady finger that costs Rs 800 per kg, here’s why?

A ladyfinger is generally recognized for its green color and sticky texture, but in an uncommon development, a farmer has developed a new red variety. Bhindi, also known as Okra in Hindi and Ladyfinger in English, is a common vegetable in Pakistani and Indian households and is high in antioxidants and vitamins. A ladyfinger is … Read more

Five reasons to embrace this underrated veggie “Okra”

Five reasons to embrace this underrated veggie "Okra"

Sheri Castle, author of “The New Southern Garden Cookbook” stated, If people don’t like okra, also named as ladyfinger, they fall into two categories. She stated, “They either have never had it but have heard the horror stories, or tried to cook it and had such a bad outcome that they were afraid to try … Read more