The geographical origin of okra is West Africa but currently it is planted across all over Indian subcontinent It is called as okra or ladies' finger in English-speaking countries This is a flowering plant in the mallow family. The species is a perennial, often cultivated as an annual in temperate climates and often grows to around 2 metres (6.6 ft) tall. The leaves are 10–20 centimetres (3.9–7.9 in) long and broad, palmately lobed with 5–7 lobes. The flowers are 4–8 centimetres in diameter, with five white to yellow petals. The fruit (okra) is a capsule containing numerous seeds. 100 gm of raw Okra has 33 k cal energy. you have observed, the products of the plant are mucilaginous, the mucilage contains soluble fiber. Resulting in the characteristic "goo" or slime when the seed pods are cooked; raw okra is rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K, with moderate contents of calcium, iron and magnesium soft and new pods of okra are more healthy to eat tha