Also called quibombo in Spain, gombo or bamia in France and bhindi in India, the term okra was used by the british in the late 18th century. The name lady finger was given in the english speaking countries owing to its tapering and slender shape, which resembles a lady's finger. The ripe seeds of organic okra are processed to extract oil which is abundant in linoleic acid. The most vital property of organic ladyfingers is the sticky and slimy substance of the vegetable which has various nutrients in it. Did you know that bhindi seeds are often used as a substitute for coffee? Even the pods when left infused and kept overnight, they make a herbal potion that's even sold in sachets like tea is.

Organic bhindi is high in fiber, Vitamin K and C and has a good amount of folates as well. It is richest in manganese and rich in magnesium, iron, copper from the other minerals. The green pods also contain good amounts of phyto-nutrients like beta-carotene, lutein and xanthin which is great for eyesight. The health benefits of this versatile vegetable include control of blood sugar levels in the body, improvement of insulin sensitivity, lowering cholesterol levels because of pectin presence in okra, helping in prevention of cancer and boosting skin health.