Bamia is a classic Middle Eastern okra stew made with okra in a tomato sauce. It often has meat too, but can be made vegetarian. This is the best recipe ever, broken down into really simple steps.

and potato coconut curry recipe you will need some okra, potatoes, red bell pepper, chickpeas, canned chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and coconut milk, as well as some red onion, ginger ...

while Cajun gumbo recipes leave it out. According to Elie’s mother, Gerri, “you put tomato in okra gumbo to keep the okra from ‘roping.’ Anything that was acidic would take care of the ...

This recipe delivers a flavorful, meat-free stew that’s hearty but not heavy, with tangy-sweet tomatoes and a touch of spice and sugar complementing the mild vegetal notes of the okra.

Choose stems that snap cleanly and don’t bend. Okra exudes a glutinous juice in cooking which thickens stews and braised dishes. It can be eaten raw in salads or cooked with curries or vegetable ...

Reduce the heat and gradually add the stock, stirring constantly. Add the chopped tomatoes, the cooked vegetables and the okra. Stir to combine and then turn off the heat. Heat the remaining oil ...