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.

Soyemi Damilola
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I've made this okra stew several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The okra is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with rice or couscous.


Tristen Jacobs
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This okra stew is delicious! The okra is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is very flavorful. I love the combination of spices and herbs. I will definitely be making this again.


Liam Andrews
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I made this okra stew for dinner last night, and it was a hit! The okra was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Klosu Koku
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This okra stew is a great way to use up fresh okra. The okra is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is very flavorful. I love the combination of spices and herbs.


gamer pup099
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I've never had okra stew before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The okra was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the cilantro.


Kevin Pressley (K. Press)
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This okra stew is amazing! The okra is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of spices. I will definitely be making this again.


olabisi ephem
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This is a great recipe for okra stew! The okra is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the tomatoes and bell peppers. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashley Adamson
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I've made this okra stew several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The okra is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with rice or couscous.


Mia Silva
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This okra stew is delicious! The okra is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is very flavorful. I love the combination of spices and herbs. I will definitely be making this again.


Charlie Calvin
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I made this okra stew for dinner last night, and it was a hit! The okra was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


gem
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This okra stew is a great way to use up fresh okra. The okra is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is very flavorful. I love the combination of spices and herbs.


Tusar Khan
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I've never had okra stew before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The okra was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the cilantro.


Richard Walcott
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This okra stew is amazing! The okra is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of spices. I will definitely be making this again.


Adam Harris
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I made this okra stew last night, and it was a big hit with my family. The okra was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


kboss pro
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This is a great recipe for okra stew! The okra is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the lemon juice. It really brightened up the dish.


SAMIR ALLOULI
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The okra stew was delicious! The okra was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the tomatoes and bell peppers. I will definitely be making this again.


SUJAN GURUNG
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This was my first time making okra stew, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Precious Moose
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The okra is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with rice or couscous.


Dwayne Larmond
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This okra stew is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The okra is cooked until it is tender and slightly slimy, and the meat is fall-apart tender. The sauce is rich and flavorful, with a nice balance of spices. I high