The Economic Times

Vegetable, which costs Rs 40 in India, is sold at over Rs 7,000 in USA: More expensive than

An Indian influencer was stunned to find fried okra, or 'bhendi', selling for $6.5 for just 85 grams at an American supermarket. This price, equivalent to Rs 7,250 per kilogram, starkly contrasts with its affordability in India, where it's a common, inexpensive vegetable. The high cost is attributed to its marketing as a healthy, pre-prepared snack.