Bamia

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2/3 cup sliced white onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 1/2 lbs small okra pods (fresh)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a medium sized heavy saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Sauté onions for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Stir in all the remaining ingredients except the okra.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a hard simmer and cook for 5 minutes-stirring often.

6. 6

   Trim the okra and slice into 1/2 inch rounds and stir in.

7. 7

   Simmer for 10 minutes-serve hot over rice.