What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 21 bamia recipe that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
21 Bamia Recipe
Bamia (Middle Eastern Okra and Meat Stew)
Egyptian Meat and Okra Stew
Beef and Okra Bamia
Okra Stew | Middle Eastern Bamia Recipe
Bamia (Lebanese Okra Stew)
Arabic Beef Bamia Recipe (Okra Beef Stew)
Bamia (Meat and Okra Stew)
Lebanese Okra Stew (Bamya/Bamia Recipe | + Vegan Version)
Saudi Okra Stew With Meat (Bamia)
Bamya Middle Eastern Okra Stew
Vegan Okra In Tomato Sauce (Bamia b’zeit)
Bamia Stew (Lamb and Okra) Recipe – (4.5/5)
Bamia (Sweet and Sour Okra)
Okra Ladies Fingers Stew with Lamb
What is the alternative name for okra used in the Israeli dish of Bamia?
Okra, Okro, Bamya, Bamyeh, Bamia, Bamieh, Ladies fingers, or Ochro – are different names of these edible green seed pods that grow in warm temperature climates around the world.
What is the meaning of a Bamia?
The word “bamia” itself simply means “okra” and it is etymologically an Arabic word. Bamia is very popular during fasting seasons such as Easter in Greece and Cyprus.
When was Bamia invented?
The okra is a vegetable that was once cultivated by the ancient Egyptians. It was imported into Europe by the Moors as early as the 12th century. It is from the 17th century that it is introduced in the New World and consumed initially by slaves. It is now widely consumed in Africa and the southern United States.
How do you prepare okra?
What is okra called in English?
What does okra taste like?
Okra has a sweet, grassy flavor that takes on more depth with longer cooking and a texture that can be crisp and juicy or dense and creamy.
What is the English of ugali?
A type of maize porridge eaten in east and central Africa.
What meat goes with okra?
Okra goes well with: onions, lamb, beef, rice, peppers, tomatoes, dried apricots, eggplant, coriander, curry powder, oregano, lemon, salt, garlic and vinegar.
What does bamya mean in Arabic?
In Arabic, Okra is called “Bamia” or “Bamya” and it’s very common in many households. It’s cooked with lamb or beef in a tomato and garlic broth, and uses simple flavours that marry together so well!