Persian Recipe: Khoresht Bamieh

A wonderful Persian stew. Potatoes and Okra in a delicious Tamato Sauce. Best served with Rice

Ingredients

• 500g Okra (ends cut)
• 300g Potatoes cut
• 1 1/2 cups Tomatoes chopped
• 1 Onion chopped
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 2-3 Cloves Garlic chopped
• 2-3 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1-2 tbsp Lime or Lemon Juice
• 2 cups Water
• 2 tbsp Oil

Instruction

1. Put the Tomatoes into a Blender and grind them into a paste
2. Heat 2 tbsp Oil and fry Onions and Bay Leaves for 3 minutes
   on low to medium heat.
3. Add the Garlic and fry 1 minute.
4. Add Turmeric and Chili and fry 30 seconds.
5. Add the Tomato Puree and fry for about 6-7 minutes.
6. Add 2 cups Water, Tomato Paste and Salt and mix well.
7. Add Okra and Potatoes and bring to boil.
8. Let it simmer covered for about 20 minutes until the Vegetables are tender.
9. Turn off the heat and add the Lime Juice.

Author: The International Vegan
Date: 09.09.2016