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Okra is one of the most basic vegetables in Indian kitchen and it is not very expensive. This vegetable, which is part of our regular diet, is currently in discussion on social media. Actually the reason for this is its price. The price of ladyfinger in American supermarkets is up to Rs 7,250 per kg. In the video shared by the person, he is seen showing a packet of 85 grams of Crispy Fried Bhindi which is worth 6.5 dollars (about Rs 600). The summer vegetable ladyfinger is rich in nutrients and is no less than a boon for your health.
Instagram influencer Ashish Ahuja has shared this video in which he told that the ladyfinger vegetable made here is being crisped and sold as snacks in the US. He has also shown its prices. At present, you can also make these crispy ladyfinger snacks at home, but before doing that, know the nutrient value and benefits.
Excellent source of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is found in good quantity in ladyfinger. According to Health Line, 100 grams of raw ladyfinger contains 26 percent of our daily requirement of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a water soluble nutrient which is beneficial in many ways from strengthening our immunity to keeping the skin healthy.
These are also vitamins
Okra contains 5 percent of the daily requirement of Vitamin A. Contains 26 percent vitamin K. 13 percent vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and 15 percent B9 (folate) are found. Polyphenols, flavonoids and isoquercetin are also found in it which are powerful antioxidants. These protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
These are also nutrients
Information published in PubMed says that according to USDA data, 100 grams of okra contains 2 grams of protein and 3.2 grams of dietary fiber. Apart from this, it contains phytosterol 0.024 grams, omega 6 fatty acid 0.026 grams, omega 3 fatty acid 0.001 grams.
Tasty Dishes of Bhindi
Spicy and dry ladyfinger is always prepared in homes. Apart from this, you can prepare crunchy ladyfinger and curd ladyfinger and eat it. It can be cut into thin slices, air fried or baked and eaten as a snack. You can also make okra soup.
Ladyfinger also has these benefits
- Due to the presence of dietary fiber, ladyfinger improves digestion.
- Vitamin K is an essential nutrient for blood clotting in the body.
- Ladyfinger contains Vitamin A which helps in keeping your eyes healthy.
- Folate is helpful in new cells, DNA synthesis and production of red blood cells.
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