BamyaOkra and Tomato Stew

Name: Bamya (Okra and Tomato Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: 400 g Okra (trimmed); 180 g Onion (finely chopped); 10 g Garlic (finely chopped); 260 g Tomato (chopped); 35 g Tomato Paste; 40 ml Vegetable Oil; 500 ml Water; 10 g Salt; 3 g Cumin Powder; 4 g Coriander Powder; 2 g Turmeric Powder; 2 g Black Pepper; 20 g Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)

Bamya is an okra and tomato stew prepared in several regional styles. This Afghan-style version uses onion, garlic, and mild spices and is served with rice or bread.

Prep

20m

Cook

40m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

165kcal

Calories

Protein

10g

Fat

18g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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400g
Okra (trimmed)
180g
Onion (finely chopped)
10g
Garlic (finely chopped)
260g
Tomato (chopped)
35g
Tomato Paste
40ml
Vegetable Oil
500ml
Water
10g
Salt
3g
Cumin Powder
4g
Coriander Powder
2g
Turmeric Powder
2g
Black Pepper
20g
Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)

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Method

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6 steps

01
Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.
02
Add the garlic and cook briefly, then stir in the tomato and tomato paste. Cook until the mixture thickens and smells sweet.
03
Stir in the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, black pepper, and salt.
04
Add the okra and turn it gently in the tomato mixture so it is well coated.
05
Pour in the water, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until the okra is tender and the sauce has reduced slightly.
06
Finish with the fresh coriander and serve hot.

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