Varanasi scientists develop iron rich 'red' lady's finger

After eight long years of research, scientists at the Indian Vegetable Research Institute have developed a new variety of lady's finger. This new variety, which is red in colour, has been named 'Kaashi Lalima'.

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): Scientists at the Indian Vegetable Research Institute, Varanasi, have developed a new variety of lady's finger popularly known as bhindi or okra, but this new variety of bhindi is red in colour.

Scientists claim that this variety of lady's finger, developed after eight-year-long research and hard work, is beneficial for a lot of people.

This new variety has been named 'Kaashi Lalima', and can also be consumed raw as part of a salad.

Scientists at the institute say that the new variety of the vegetable would be made available at the market after two and a half years.

The seeds, however, will be made available for farmers soon, and they would be able to grow this red variety with the regular one at the same cost.

This red-coloured lady's finger is rich in antioxidants, iron, and calcium with many other nutritious elements as well.

Scientists, at present, are also studying the side effects of the new variety of this vegetable. Once the research is over, 'Kashi Lalima' would hit the market.