SWEET AND SOUR LAMB WITH OKRA (BAMIA)

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds boneless shank or shoulder lamb, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes
Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste
1 small chopped onion
Dash turmeric
3 1/2 cups water
3 large stalks celery, sliced
1 pound fresh okra, washed and trimmed
2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
6 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery leaves
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons sugar or to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle lamb cubes with pepper. Cover with cold water and bring to boil. Boil 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse lamb in cold water.
  • Return to pot with onion. Sprinkle turmeric over lamb and add a few dashes of pepper. Pour in 3 cups cold water. Cover partially and cook over medium heat about one hour, until lamb is cooked about half way.
  • Add celery stalks and cook another 45 minutes to one hour, adding additional water, if necessary, to cover three-quarters of the meat.
  • Add okra and tomato paste. When mixture begins to boil add lemon juice and season with salt. Add additional water, if necessary. Cook 15 minutes longer.
  • Stir in parsley, celery leaves and mint; simmer partially covered for 15 minutes longer.
  • Add sugar and cook a few minutes longer. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 790, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 40 grams, Sodium 777 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

rb R
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this dish was surprisingly good. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the okra added a nice texture and flavor. The sauce was also very well-balanced. I would definitely make this dish again.


Cyril Musara
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for my liking, but the end result was worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the okra was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again, but I would


Suzi Suzi
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the lamb and okra, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


muzammil
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using less chili powder. The lamb was tender and the okra was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. Overall, I enjoyed this dish.


Azmir Sagor
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I love this recipe! The lamb and okra are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I always serve it over rice, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mariam norman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The lamb was tender and the okra was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhmaaed Sadiq
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the okra is cooked perfectly. The sauce is also very easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Peggy Anderson
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the okra was cooked just right. The sauce was also very flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Umar Muhammad
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this dish was surprisingly good. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the okra added a nice texture and flavor. The sauce was also very well-balanced. I would definitely make this dish again.


Md Rayhan Hossain
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for my liking, but the end result was worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the okra was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again, but I would


SDS GAMING
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the lamb and okra, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Leni
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using less chili powder. The lamb was tender and the okra was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. Overall, I enjoyed this dish.


Asher Steward
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I love this recipe! The lamb and okra are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I always serve it over rice, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


xeren ff
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The lamb was tender and the okra was cooked perfectly. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust it to my liking. Overall, I really enjoyed this dish.


Abdul Latif
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I'm not usually a fan of okra, but this dish changed my mind. The okra was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful that I couldn't get enough of it. I will definitely be making this again.


Lil Miss cherub
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the lamb and okra, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdo Hamada
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This sweet and sour lamb with okra was a delightful dish! The lamb was tender and flavorful, while the okra added a nice texture and a slightly tangy flavor. The sauce was well-balanced, with a good mix of sweet and sour. I served it over rice, and i