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RCI-SP.003.0047.001

Khoresht Bamiye

Makes 6 servings

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • Stewing lamb or beef
    500 grams
    1 unit
  • Okras
    750 grams
    1 unit
  • Potatoes
    500 grams (optional)
    1 unit
  • onions
    3-4 unit
  • Fresh Lime juice
    2-3 spoons
    1 unit
  • Tomato paste
    3-4 spoons
    1 unit
  • Cooking oil
    1 unit
  • Salt
    1 unit
  • Black pepper
    1 unit

Method

1
Peel and thinly slice onions, then fry in oil until slightly golden.
2
Wash and cut meat into small pieces and fry in onions until color changes.
3
Add 3 glasses of hot water and bring to boil. Turn heat down and let boil slowly for about 45 minutes, adding more hot water during cooking if needed.
4
Wash okras and cut their stems only but do not cut the bases.
5
Add okras, salt, pepper and tomato paste to the meat and cook for another 10-15 minutes. Take care not to overcook the okras so that they do not become slippery.
6
Add lime juice and adjust seasoning. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.