We all know okra the popular Egyptian dish, or what Egyptians call Bamia.
Instant Pot Bamia
What is new about this recipe is that we are going to offer a new way of preparing it with the use of an Instant pot pressure cooker. This Mediterranean Okra Tomato stew makes a very good choice for a quick dinner.
Equipment
- Instant pot
Ingredients
- tablespoons of butter
- 2 medium chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger
- 6 sliced garlic cloves
- 2 Pounds of chopped lamb meat
- 3 cloves
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon of mixed spices
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 2 black limes
- 4 large tomatoes
- 3 Tablespoons of tomato paste
- 3 Tablespoons of tomato paste
- 1 Pound of okra
Instructions
- Set your instant pot on the function sauté.
- In an Instant Pot, heat the ghee, add the onion, garlic and stir for a few minutes, until you get a golden color.
- Add the meat, spices, cinnamon, turmeric, pepper, and salt and stir for 2 minutes to toast the spices and change the color of the meat.
- Add the black lime, tomato, tomato paste and toss very well with the meat
- Add in 1/2 cup of water.
- Start the Instant Pot cover and put set the pressure to high for 15 minutes.
- After the steam is gone, open the Instant Pot.
- Add in the okra
- Lock the Instant pot with its lid and pressure-cook for about 3 to 5 minutes
- Turn off the pressure cooker and let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes
- Ladle the Bamia in serving bowls
- Serve and enjoy your Bamia!
Nutrition
Sodium: 438.9mgSugar: 5.2gFiber: 4.4gPotassium: 1106mgCalories: 354.5kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 7.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gSaturated Fat: 6.9gFat: 17.8gProtein: 35.1gCarbohydrates: 13.9g
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