Bhindi (Ladies Finger) is disputably the current king, sorry, queen, of vegetables. I love it and have it at least once everyday. My brother loves it and when he is in Mumbai, he eats it twice a day. My mom cooks it in two different styles daily for some variation. On my recent trip to Corbett, I met a mother and daughter duo. The mother was extolling the wonders of the vegetable and how much her daughter loves it. We went into a rather deep discussion as to why bhindi has become so popular. Our parents don't seem to be such big fans of it. My dad won't touch it. But the majority of people my age whom I know well enough to venture into the intimate topic of whether or not bhindi is their favorite vegetable, have tended to cast their vote in favor of this sexy plant.
When sliced vertically, the geometric star shape is a sight to behold. The lush green color is both soothing and attractive. It is crunchy and doesn't have too strong a taste and takes on the additional flavor of the spices it is cooked in quite comfortably.
Above is a photo of an article from Air India's Swagat Magazine. The model Rajneesh Duggal has a bhindi tatooed on his back. Apparently it is his favorite vegetable too and the photo is part of ad campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The bhindi is moving up in the world and the media is taking notice. Here's to a world of the Trendy Bhindi!
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