Khoreshte Bamieh ~ Iranian Meat Okra Stew
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cloves garlic pounded
- 2 onions minced
- 500 gm beef without bone
- 400 gm okra zero
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 to mato chopped
- 2 bouillon cubes optional
- Juice of one lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a saucepan. Briefly fry the bay leaf and garlic.
- Add in the onions and saute on high flame till it browns.
- Now add in the beef and saute till it turns whitish.
- Add a cup of water with some salt and cook till it is almost done.
- When the beef is almost cooked, add the okra, tomato paste, tomato and bouillion cubes and cook till the beef is well cooked and the okras are soft.
- Add the lemon juice, adjust seasoning and serve hot with cooked rice or naan!
Notes
1. Usually lamb is used in this preparation. You can use lamb if available.
2. I have used frozen okra, so I added it directly to the curry. If you are using fresh, then saute it in a little oil till the sliminess is gone and then add to the curry.
3. I used Knorr olive oil herb cube here. You can use vegetable or beef stock cube, or even omit it completely.
2. I have used frozen okra, so I added it directly to the curry. If you are using fresh, then saute it in a little oil till the sliminess is gone and then add to the curry.
3. I used Knorr olive oil herb cube here. You can use vegetable or beef stock cube, or even omit it completely.