Bamyeh bil Zayt

Description

Okra in oil.

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs okra fresh,frozen, or canned; trim stem end and wash.
• 32 oz tomatoes, washed and sliced
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 heads garlic, peeled
• 1 tsp salt (optional)
• ½ cup vegetable oil or olive oil
• 1 cup fresh, finely chopped coriander - washed
• 1 tbsp ground dried coriander
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 fresh red or green chile
• 1 cup water
• a dash of ground allspice
• a dash of sugar

Directions

1. Fry the okra in oil.
2. Remove and put on paper towels.
3. Fry onions in oil until transparent.
4. Add the dried coriander and garlic. Stir for 2 minutes until scented.
5. Add the tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for another 2 minutes.
6. Add okra, salt, sugar, allspice, chile, and water.
7. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 25 minutes or until the okra is tender.
8. Add fresh coriander and boil for 2 minutes.
9. Remove chile and serve cold.