## Okra Bamia Recipe (Middle Eastern Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Okra Bamia Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Middle Eastern Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 25 minutes
**Total time:** 45 minutes

**Cuisine:** Middle Eastern
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Okra Bamia Recipe:

* 13 Bhindi (Lady Finger/Okra)
* 4 Tomatoes – blanched
* 1 Onion – chopped
* 2 Garlic – minced
* 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
* 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* Salt – to taste

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Okra Bamia Recipe:

1. first heat oil in a saucepan and let it heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté till the onion becomes translucent.
3. Add the coriander powder, chilli powder and okra and stir fry for a minute.
4. Add about 1 cup of water to the okra and add salt.
5. Bring it to a boil and cook for another 2-3 minute.
6. Now add the tomato paste and stir it, cook the mixture with the lid on top at a low heat.
7. Wait till the okra is cooked and see to that the sauce is thick.
8. Add the lime juice and give it a good mix.
9. Butter Garlic Naan or Saffron Pilaf can be served with Bamia Okra Recipe.

### Tips for the Best Okra Bamia Recipe:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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