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Bamia

Okra in tomato with garlic-coriander.

Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving155 kcal
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EgyptMain courseHalal-friendlyNut-free

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

  1. BaseFry onion in ghee; add tomato and stock.
  2. OkraAdd okra; simmer 25 minutes.
  3. Ta'leyaFry garlic and coriander; stir in with lemon.

Nutrition per serving

Calories155 kcal
Protein5.2 g
Carbohydrates21.1 g
Fat7.4 g
Fibre6.4 g
Sugar7.2 g
Sodium1065 mg
Saturated fat4.2 g
Serving sizeabout 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.

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