SWEET AND SOUR LAMB WITH OKRA (BAMIA)

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds boneless shank or shoulder lamb, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes
Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste
1 small chopped onion
Dash turmeric
3 1/2 cups water
3 large stalks celery, sliced
1 pound fresh okra, washed and trimmed
2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
6 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery leaves
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons sugar or to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle lamb cubes with pepper. Cover with cold water and bring to boil. Boil 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse lamb in cold water.
  • Return to pot with onion. Sprinkle turmeric over lamb and add a few dashes of pepper. Pour in 3 cups cold water. Cover partially and cook over medium heat about one hour, until lamb is cooked about half way.
  • Add celery stalks and cook another 45 minutes to one hour, adding additional water, if necessary, to cover three-quarters of the meat.
  • Add okra and tomato paste. When mixture begins to boil add lemon juice and season with salt. Add additional water, if necessary. Cook 15 minutes longer.
  • Stir in parsley, celery leaves and mint; simmer partially covered for 15 minutes longer.
  • Add sugar and cook a few minutes longer. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 790, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 40 grams, Sodium 777 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

maye smith
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This dish was not to my taste. The lamb was tough and the okra was slimy.


Sohri
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the lamb was tender and the okra was cooked perfectly.


SHARMILA BYANJUU
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. The lamb was tender and the okra was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ibrahim Jani
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This was a really good recipe. The lamb was tender and the okra was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Anisia Swai
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This dish was amazing! The lamb was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Hema gaha Magar
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This was a great recipe! The lamb was tender and the okra was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very good. I would definitely make this dish again.


AR Beauty salon
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the sauce, which was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. The lamb was also very tender.


Sandreka Wren
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This was a great recipe! The lamb was tender and the okra was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of sweet and sour. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Pardacei Arain
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender lamb and the flavorful sauce. The okra was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Erika Santiago
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The lamb was tender and the okra was cooked just right. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of sweet and sour. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shafqat Ali
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This was my first time making sweet and sour lamb with okra, and it turned out great! The lamb was tender and the okra was cooked perfectly. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's an easy fix. Overall, I'm really happy with how thi


Raoof khan
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the okra is cooked just the way I like it - slightly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce is also delicious, with a per


Afzal Ali
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This sweet and sour lamb with okra dish was a hit with my family! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the okra was cooked perfectly. The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour, and it really brought the dish together. I will definitely be