OKRA AND LAMB KHORESHT

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Khoresht-e bamiyeh Okra and lamb khoresht is cooked throughout Iran, and recipes vary in different regions. This version, from the south, is quite garlicky and spicy, and uses tamarind juice; the okra is cooked until soft and potatoes are added for texture and taste.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

350 g/12 oz okra
300 g/11 oz potatoes
1 medium onion
4 large cloves of garlic
1-2 dried or fresh chillies
400 g/14 oz leg of lamb
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 heaped teaspoon turmeric
Salt and black pepper
400 g/14 oz canned chopped tomatoes
750 ml/1 1/4 pints boiling water
100 g/3 1/2 oz tamarind paste dissolved in 200 ml/7 fl oz boiling water, then strained
1 tablespoon tomato purée/tomato paste
3 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut off the top stems of the okra, taking care not to bruise them, and wash thoroughly. Wash and peel the potatoes and cut them into 4-5 cm/1 1/2-2 inch cubes. Peel and finely chop the onion.
  • Peel and chop the garlic cloves. Deseed and chop the chillies. Using a pestle and mortar, crush the garlic and chilli together until mixed to a paste.
  • Wash the lamb and dry it on kitchen paper. Trim off any skin and fat, and cut the meat into 4-5 cm/1 1/2-2 inch cubes.
  • Cooking
  • Heat the oil in a medium-sized, heavy-based saucepan and fry the onion until golden. Add the garlic and chilli paste and stir for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the lamb, turmeric, salt and pepper to the pan. Mix well and fry lightly to seal the meat on all sides.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, boiling water and half of the tamarind liquid. Mix thoroughly. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 1 hour or until the meat is cooked: it should be tender enough to cut with a fork.
  • Stir in the tomato purée/tomato paste and the potatoes.
  • Cook for a further 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender but not falling apart. Add more water if necessary. The liquid should now be reduced to about 500 ml/just under 1 pint.
  • Add the okra to the pan and pour in the rest of the tamarind liquid. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes on a low heat until the okra is soft. Taste and adjust the seasoning, and add lemon juice if you prefer a tarter flavour.
  • Serve in a shallow bowl with the meat at the bottom and the okra and potatoes arranged on top. Serve with plain rice (chelo).
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