Heat a kadai with the oil and splutter cumin seeds, add chillies, then add okra and sauté for a few seconds. They may also stay well for 1-2 days when placed in the refrigerator. Do not wash it. Then came the kaap. It also plays a major role in strengthening the bones in our body.WHY OKRA IS SLIMY?The slimy goop in okra (and aloe vera) is a result of mucilage, that is essentially sugar residue called exopolysacharrides and proteins called glycoproteins. It is rich in fibre that helps in the prevention of this disease.Eat your greens" is the common slogan we hear from health experts and often we think of spinach and broccoli. This delightful vegetable has grown with me in my kitchen over the years. Wash uncut Okra under running water, and then pat dry with cloth towel before cutting.Add the turmeric and chilli powder and add the mutton and fry till the oil separates. This plant is widely cultivated throughout warm temperate regions for its phytonutrient-rich pods."You have to prepare okra water daily and drink daily in the morning to control your raised blood sugar level. It is fine to add okra to your curries and soups but take raw okra soaked in water for faster recovery from raised blood sugar levels," suggests Dr Siddhant Bhargava, co-founder, fitness and nutritional scientist, Food Darzee, a health and nutrition company. People diagnosed with asthma are strongly suggested to consume okra. Make sure your hands, the knife and chopping board are dry as any contact with water causes the fluid to ooze.HEALTH BENEFITS OF OKRA1 High fibre content: The dietary fibre content of Okra is known to be high, and hence, many health specialists recommend it for digestive benefits. It grows best in a well-drained and manure rich soil.2 Prevents Diabetes: Okra is known to aid in the prevention of diabetes.It’s interesting to see how different regions prepare this vegetable  — from the crispy fried Rajasthani bhindi to the bharleli bhindi from Maharashtra and more.This is one veggie found on the dining table across the length and breadth of our country, albeit in different styles and also a favourite in our dabbas.A herbaceous plant from the tropics, Okra belongs to the mallow family and is truly versatile in the kitchen as the textures can be manipulated depending on the cooking styles.Add coconut paste and ½ litre of water and salt, cook till the bhindi is done.Serve this soupy dish with steamed rice or some warm soft bread.Bhendi chi amti (okra curry)ingredients400 gm okra, stem chopped off and cut 1" long2 tbsp coconut oil1 tsp cumin seeds3-4 green chillies slit (depending on the spice you like, but this curry is slightly mild)1 cup coconutA cherry-sized tamarindSalt to taste methodGrind the coconut with the tamarind to a fine paste. Yet the good old bhindi works just as well as it’s brimming with health benefits and is far more versatile in the kitchen."As a child, bhendi chi bhaji was a delight — cooked in oil, over a normal phodni, and had with varan bhaath or with hot phulkas.3 Good Folate Content: The folates present in okra reduce neural tube defects in a newborn baby. And trust me, bhindi tastes divine, even in a curry form! Yes, even when soft and gooey!" says Smita Deo, author of the bestselling cookbook Karwar to Kolhapur Via Mumbai. I have tried so many different recipes with it, and it’s something that we as a family, never get tired of.Bhendi chi kaapingredients250 gm okra, stem chopped and cut lengthwise and kept in a bowl of water¼ cup rice flour½ cup semolina (rawa)1 tbsp chilli powder½ tsp turmeric powderSalt to tasteOil for shallow frying methodIn a bowl mix rice four, semolina, chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt.In the same oil add the sliced onions and fry them golden.

The pods are usually plucked while they are green, tender, and at the immature stage. If the pods are smooth it indicates presence of fewer seeds.4 Vitamin K benefits: Vitamin K is a co-factor in the blood-clotting process. But what’s more important is to dry it well before cooking. In the morning, take out the pods and drink the water in the glass.Then add beaten yogurt, tamarind paste and okra and mix well.How to UseThe best way to use okra for controlling diabetes is with the use of Okra water.. Experts suggest cooking it without a lid and adding salt at the end. Then add the ginger and garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes off. Rolled in rawa and fried to an exciting crisp. Take a glass full of water and drop these pods into it at night and cover with a dish.5 Controls Asthma: Asthma can also be treated by including Okra in your meals.Serve hot with steamed rice.It’s critical to wash Okra, firstly to get rid of any dirt or chemicals still stuck to the skin.Bhendi ka shorbaingredients½ kg mutton250 gm Wholesale frozen (iqf) cauliflower Suppliers okra4 medium onions sliced3 tbsp thick tamarind paste1 tsp ginger and garlic paste each1 tbsp chilli powder½ tsp turmeric powder¼ cup yogurt¼ tsp garam masala¼ cup freshly chopped coriander¼ cup oilSalt to tastemethodHeat the oil and fry the okra lightly and keep aside. So, it is highly recommended for women during pre-conception or pregnancy. To avoid Okra from getting into a gooey slump, here’s what you need to do.The sticky liquid will ooze out once you slit the pod. The fibres aid the process of digestion in the body by facilitating proper bowel movement.SELECTION AND STORAGEChoose bright green, fresh-looking pods — look for firm, slim and slightly tender pods and avoid those with over-ripen, sunken, discoloured, spots, cuts, and mushy textures. This ensures you have non-slimy Okra. Following are the steps to prepare okra water:Take two Okra pods and cut off their ends.Once at home, eat them while they are fresh to obtain full benefit of vitamins and antioxidants. Mucilage’s viscosity increases when heat is applied.Add a cup of water if needed, sprinkle the garam masala powder and cook on a low flame for 10-12 minutes.Add 1 cup water and cook till the mutton is done.Heat a pan with 5-6 tbsp of oil and place the rice flour and semolina coated okra on the pan and fry them crisp on one side (which should take 3-4 minutes) on a medium flame and then turn them and fry them on the other side again for 3-4 minutes or till the kaap are fried crisp and the bhendi is cooked as well.Remove the okra from the water and coat it with the above mixture and keep aside. Ensure they are without holes as that could mean presence of worms inside. It is important to note that okra water helps cure diabetes much better than cooked okras