SAUDI OKRA STEW WITH MEAT (BAMIA)

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This is a family favorite. It could be made with either meat, chicken fillet or whole disjointed chicken pieces. It's best to use baby okra, they don't go slimy in a hurry.

Provided by lemoncurd

Categories     Curries

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 medium pot, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 kg okra
1/2 kg of cubed lamb, cubed chicken fillets or 1/2 kg chicken piece
1/4 cup oil
2 big onions
2 cups of fresh blended tomatoes
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander powder
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
2 cups hot water
1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped (cilantro)
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Wash okra and chop off stems.
  • Cut onions into fine pieces.
  • Sauté onions in oil till golden on medium.
  • Add garlic and stir for a few seconds.
  • Add spices stir for a few seconds add meat cook till water from meat drys on medium heat.
  • Stir at intervals.
  • Add tomato paste stir for a few seconds add blended tomatoes and water to meat, cook until meat is done.
  • Add okra to meat and simmer on medium low for 13 minutes.
  • Add the chopped coriander and lemon juice, simmer another 3 minutes.
  • Serve hot with basmati white rice.

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