Okra or okro, known in many English-speaking countries as lady fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of West African, Ethiopian, and South Asian origins. The plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world.
Golden raisins are plump, juicy, and full of flavour. Use them to give a burst of sweetness to mild curries such as korma, or stir through fluffy rice with turmeric and cashew nuts for a jeweled side dish. Golden raisins also work very well in sweet dishes such as rice pudding or even baked into bread dough along with walnuts, to serve with cheese.