Bamya Middle Eastern Okra Stew

Step 1

Start by cutting the tips off using a small knife, then wash the okra and drain well.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large pot, then saute a diced onion until it's soft and translucent.

Step 3

Add the washed okra to the pot, and saute for a few minutes. Add a crushed garlic to the pot and cook until fragrant.

Step 4

Add bay leaves, ground cumin, and turmeric. followed by vegetable stock to cover the okra, and cook for 20 minutes until the okra is cooked.

Step 5

Add a can of diced tomatoes, or fresh sliced tomatoes. And cook for 15 more minutes. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add salt.

Step 6

Serve warm over rice.