Okra or lady's fingers is very healthy veg, available at some supermarkets & very easy to cook.
Ingredients:
300-400g Okra
400g steak lamb (cubes)
3 medium sized onion (sliced)
Can of chopped tomatoes
1 tbs tomato puree
6 garlic gloves chopped or sliced (not crushed)
1/2 tsp mixed spices
3 tbs veg oil + 2 tbs olive oil mixed
2 pints of water
1 tsp salt
1/2 lemon juice
2 tbs fresh chopped coriander
Method
The crown of Okra is hard to eat & must be removed, wash then cut the the tip of each piece without exposing the holes (other wise the exposed holes will let in Juice during cooking which could result in okra turning slimy.
Mix lamb pieces with spices & 1/2 tsp salt, put 2 tbs oil in pot and fry the meat for 5 minutes, add water & simmer for one hour or until the lamb is tender.
In different pot fry the onion garlic in oil for 3 minutes add okra & stir for 4 minutes, add chopped tomato 1/2 tsp salt & lemon juice, cook on medium heat for 6 minutes add the cooked lamb & stock & tomato puree, simmer for 10 minutes or till the okra is tender, add chopped coriander & dash of salt if needed stir gently, cook for 2 more minutes.( The cooking time is depends on the type of okra, try not to over cook it by checking it few minutes early).
serve it with rice & warm bread.
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