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Bamya Recipe

Middle Eastern · Main course · 60 min total

Bamya is a comforting Middle Eastern okra stew simmered in a rich tomato sauce with tender lamb or beef, perfect served over rice.

Ingredients

• 500g fresh or frozen okra, trimmed
• 300g lamb or beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 400g canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups beef or chicken broth
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the meat on all sides, then remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomato paste, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, and browned meat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Add okra and lemon juice. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until okra is tender and sauce thickens.
6. Adjust seasoning and serve hot over rice or with bread.

Tips

• If using frozen okra, do not thaw before adding to the pot to prevent sliminess.
• For a vegetarian version, omit meat and use vegetable broth; add chickpeas for protein.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; flavors improve overnight.

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