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Okra Stew / Bamia
2 servings

[ INGREDIENTS ]

Okra
Olive Oil
Salt,
Black Pepper
Onion
Dried Red Chili Flakes
Bay Leaf
Garlic
Green Chili
Ground 7 Spice / All-Spice
Ground Turmeric
Ground Cumin
Tomato Paste
Tomatoes
Vegetable Stock or Water

[ INSTRUCTIONS ]

1. Pan fry :
   
   3 1/2 Cups Okra;
   in a skillet with :
   
   3 Tablespoons Olive Oil;
   Salt, to Taste;
   Black Pepper, to Taste;
   over high heat for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from the heat after it becomes golden and slightly bruised.
3. Set aside.
4. In the meantime, sauté :
   
   1 Large Onion, Finely Chopped;
   Generous Pinch Dried Red Chili Flakes;
   1 Large Bay Leaf;
   in an another pan with :
   
   3 Tablespoons Olive Oil;
   over medium heat.
5. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the onion is soft and transparent.
6. Add :
   
   4 Large Garlic Cloves, Minced;
   1/2 Green Chili, Seeds and Rinds Removed, Finely Chopped, ( Optional )
   1/2 Teaspoon Ground 7 Spice / All-Spice;
   1/2 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric;
   1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cumin;
   2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste;
   and sauté for another 3 minutes.
7. Stir in :
   
   4 Medium Tomatoes, Coarsely Chopped;
   2 Cups Boiling Vegetable Stock or Water;
   Okra;
   and season with :
   
   Salt, to Taste;
   Black Pepper, to Taste;
8. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
9. Garnish with :
   
   Fresh Cilantro;
   Parsley;
   or both and serve with rice or bread. Enjoy!

::: View the original recipe for Okra Stew at hanadykitchen.com