Egyptian/Lebanese Okra (Bamia) Vegan/Vegetarian

Ingredients

400 gms Okra

500 mls Vegetable Stock

350 mls Passata

1 Medium Onion (finely chopped)

2 Garlic Cloves (crushed)

1 Lemon (juiced)

2 tbs Olive Oil

The Spices

2 Bay Leaves

2 tsp Ground Cumin

2 tsp Ground Corriander

1/2 tsp Cayenne Powder

1 dried Chili

to taste Salt & Pepper

Steps

Saute Onion and Garlic (Approx 10mins)

Add Spices and fry until fragrant (Approx 2mins)

Add Okra and stir (Approx 2mins)

Add passata and vegetable stock and bring to boil. Turn heat down, cover and simmer for approx 20mins

Add lemon juice, stir and serve