Health benefit: It contains Mucilage, a type of fiber
that may lower blood cholesterol.
These fresh green pods are often incorporated into stews, soups or gravies, or mixed with other vegetables.
To avoid stickiness of the Okra, cut off the top of the stalk end, leaving the pod whole. Frying rather than simmering can also reduces the stickiness; in this case, slice the pods coarsely before cooking.