Okra is a vegetable widely used in cuisines such as Indian, Caribbean, Creole, Cajun. It’s also known as bhindi or lady’s fingers, in reference to the long, elegantly tapering shape.
Ridged along its length, the green, slightly fuzzy pod contains rows of edible seeds that release a mucilaginous (sticky, viscous) liquid when chopped and cooked, which has led to it being used to thicken soup and stew recipes.
Its flavour is quite subtle, so it benefits from being cooked with strong, spicy ingredients.
