Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Okra (bamia), small800 g
- Tomato passata500 ml
- Garlic cloves6
- Ground coriander1 tbsp
- Onion1
- Ghee40 g
- Lemon1
- Stock500 ml
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
Method
- BaseFry onion in ghee; add tomato and stock.
- OkraAdd okra; simmer 25 minutes.
- Ta'leyaFry garlic and coriander; stir in with lemon.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 155 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.1 g |
| Fat | 7.4 g |
| Fibre | 6.4 g |
| Sugar | 7.2 g |
| Sodium | 1065 mg |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g |
| Serving size | about 340 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Bamia take to make?
About 50 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 35 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Bamia?
About 155 kcal per serving, with 5 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 340 g each.
Which allergens does Bamia contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Bamia from?
Bamia is a main course from Egypt. Okra in tomato with garlic-coriander.