Lady's finger :
Lady's finger has many names like Okra, Bhindi or gumbo. It is widely cultivated around the world. They are native to South Asian countries and West Africa. The word Okra is mostly used in US. Lady's finger is a popular vegetable because of its healthy food values. It is said that Lady's finger is high in fiber, vitamin C, folate and high in antioxidants. It is also believed to contain both calcium and potassium.
Nutritional and medicinal values :
Lady's finger is believed to be helpful in weight loss. The fiber solution in this vegetable is said to be helpful in lowering bad cholesterol and hence it prevents heart diseases. It is said that it helps in controlling blood sugar levels. It is believed to be useful in treating and avoiding Anemia since this veggie is also rich in iron. It is also helps to improve immunity and eyesight. Between all these values , most importantly it is believed to prevent colon cancer.
Nutritional and medicinal values source : dietburrp.com
Here sharing a recipe of lady's finger which I tried it this afternoon after I came through about it on Internet.
Lady's finger Masala Fry :
Ingredients :
Lady's finger - 12
Shallots - 6 to 7
Garlic - 4
Peanuts - 2 tsp
Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Dry Red chili - 3
Salt to taste
Oil - 1 and 1/2 tsp
For garnishing :
Coriander leaves
Method :
Take a pan, add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds and fry it well. Then add dry red chilies to it and fry it for a while. Now let it cool for few minutes. Then grind this mixture along with garlic and peanuts into a powder. Now the masala is ready.
Then take a separate pan, add 1 tsp oil to it. Once the oil heats up add chopped shallots and fry it until it turns to golden brown color. Then add sliced or triangularly chopped lady's finger along with salt and fry it for a while. Then add this masala mixture, 1/2 tsp oil to it and cook it for 5 mins until the lady's finger becomes crispy. Serve hot.. !!!
Try it and share your feedback's :)
