Okra - Abelmoschus esculentus

Abelmoschus esculentus, popularly known as okra is a flowering plant in the mallow family, it’s shape is heart-shaped and three-to five-lobed.

As a vegetable, okra is prepared mainly for Nigeria delicacies popularly known as draw-soup. The health benefits of okra are very rich as it contains about 90% of water, 7% carbohydrates, and a little amount of fat.

Okra is best cooked when fresh.