Recipe#27279

Title: Bamia Stew

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Bamia Stew
Serving Size: 4
1/2 kilogram okra remove heads
1/4 kilogram lamb or beef
1 large onion chopped
4 large tomatoes chopped
1 can tomato paste
salt
1 teaspoon coriander seed ground
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon tamarind pulp soaked in water
3 cloves garlic chopped
Brown the meat without oil until it absorbs all its liquid.  Add
the onions then the spices and garlic. Mix well and add the tomatoes.
Let the stew cook on med.  heat w/ the lid on. Add the water when
the tomatoes appear to soften. Let it simmer for 15 min. then add
the okra, paste and salt. Let the stew cook slowly and towards the
end add the strained tamarinds. Serve hot with rice.