A Love Letter to Okra On bhindi, gumbo, and the quiet brilliance of a misunderstood vegetable NIK SHARMA Feb 08, 2026 • PAID Hello Friends, I’ve always wanted to write a love letter to okra. Today felt like the right moment. Dear Okra, You are misunderstood, unfairly maligned, and deeply loved by those who know better. I grew up with you on the table—softened by heat, slicked with spice, caramelized just enough to catch the light. In Indian kitchens, you are bhindi—often called lady fingers:...