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Bamya (Okra Stew)
Iftar
Sudanese
Sudan

Bamya (Okra Stew)

60 mins
Medium
Halal

Description

A rich and flavorful okra stew with meat and tomatoes, popular during Ramadan.

Ingredients

  • 500g beef or lamb, cubed
  • 500g fresh or frozen okra, trimmed
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Rice for serving

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add onions and sauté until translucent.
  3. 3
    Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4
    Add meat and brown on all sides.
  5. 5
    Stir in tomato paste and spices, cook for 2 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they break down.
  7. 7
    Add okra and stir gently to combine.
  8. 8
    Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
  9. 9
    Cover and simmer for 45 minutes until meat is tender and okra is cooked.
  10. 10
    Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
  11. 11
    Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  12. 12
    Serve hot over rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories

320 kcal

Protein

28g

Carbs

20g

Fat

16g