Albanian Lamb Stew with Okra

Ingredients

 * 12 oz Okra, fresh or frozen
 * 2 med Green peppers, diced
 * 2 cup Celery, diced
 * 4 oz Onion, diced
 * 4 Cloves garlic, pressed
 * Salt and pepper, to taste
 * 1/2 cup Water
 * 1 lb Roasted lamb, in bite size cubes
 * 1/4 tsp Thyme
 * Paprika
 * Grated lemon rind

Directions

 * 1) Cook okra until liquid evaporated in skillet or Microwave dish, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
 * 2) Add green pepper, celery, onion, garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
 * 3) Cook for 10 minutes.
 * 4) Stir to prevent vegetables from sticking.
 * 5) Add water, lamb and thyme and simmer, covered, over Low heat for 20 minutes until heated through.
 * 6) Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with lemon rind.