BAMIAH (ARABIAN OKRA STEW)

Ingredients:

600 gm okra – cut into halves
250 gm beef - minced
1 onion – diced
2 clove garlic - minced
4 large tomato - diced
6 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon tamarind juice
¼ teaspoon cardamom
¼ teaspoon fennel
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon coriander seed
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon ghee
Few sprig of cilantro
Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. In a large pot, heat the ghee and brown the beef for 10 minutes.
2. Add the onion, then the spices and garlic.
3. Mix well and add the diced tomato. Cover and cook on medium heat.
4. Add water when the tomato soften and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add tomato paste, okra, salt and simmer for another 30 minutes.
6. Add tamarind juice cooked for 2 minutes and remove from heat.
7. Serve hot, garnish with cilantro with basmati rice or as a dip with french baguette.