Okra, better known as ladies’ fingers or Bamyes in our part of the world. A high fibre vegetable that is known for its high soluble and insoluble fiber content. Goes nicely with Greek yogurt.
Okra or Ladies Fingers or Bamyes
Okra or Ladies Fingers or Bamyes
Servings: 5 People
Ingredients
- 1000 grs Okra , head with stem cut as well as tip
- 2 tablespoons EVOO , (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
- 1 small Yellow Onion , finely chopped
- 1 clove Garlic , chopped
- 500 ml Water , hot
- 60 ml tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Chili flakes , crushed
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Whisk and dilute in the hot water the tomato paste, salt, chilli flakes and smoked paprika.
- Whisk and dilute in the hot water the tomato paste, salt, chilli flakes and smoked paprika.
- Add the Okra and stir. Add the diluted tomato paste, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cover with the saucepans’ lid keeping a small vent at the rim of the pan. Cook for about 20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes until juices have been absorbed and evaporated and a nice sauce is left.
