I happen to eat this at Paddington Station in London. Thats very yummy. Anybody knows about its recipe here?
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Where did u get that at Paddington???
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Curry…at Paddington station?? 
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^ May be it was a free sample, like your microwave burgers???
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I think this is what I am looking for
Okra Stew (Arabic Recipe)
This is a traditional Arabic recipe and is called bamee. This dish is really delicious is very tasty. You can serve it with plain rice.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh okra](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=271) or frozen okra](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=271)
- 1-1 1/2 lb lamb](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=203) (stew meat size)
- 3 large chopped tomatoes](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=151) or 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 large chopped onion](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=148)
- 6 diced garlic cloves](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=165)
- 1/4 cup olive oil](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=495) or vegetable oil
- 2 cups water](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=459)
- 3 teaspoons salt](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=359)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=337)
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=161)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=16) (optional) or 1 teaspoon coriander](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=17) (optional)
Directions
- 1
Wash okra and trim off stems, and dry.
- 2
Sprinkle okra with oil and place under broiler until lightly browned or fry in vegetable oil until lightly browned (do not use same oil for browning meat).
- 3
Sauté chopped onions, diced garlic, lamb meat, salt, and spices in olive oil(stirring occasionally) until meat is lightly browned.
- 4
Add water and stir, bring to boil and then cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender.
- 5
Add browned okra, chopped tomatoes or (28 oz can diced tomatoes) and ½ cup fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon coriander (optional).
- 6
Mix well, cover and simmer until okra is tender.
- 7
This meal is excellent when served hot with rice. See my recipe for rice.
Re: Okra (Bhindi) curry in arabic style
Mostar Bhai, u didn't tell us how / where u got it from at Paddington Station!???
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Well this curry is also available readily made in Arabic shops by the name of "Young okra in tomatoe sauce"!!!
I will soon revisit Paddington with my friend and will let you know the name of the resturant there.
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Bamia
(Okra in Tomato Sauce) Recipe
A classic Egyptian dish that makes the most of that odd African Native the okra. Unlike many other recipes this one calls for fresh young okra.
Ingredients
500g fresh young okra
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp ](http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/miscellaneous/fetch-recipe2.php?rid=misc-bamia#)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
500g ripe tomatoes, blanched and peeled
juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp sugar
large handful coriander
large handful flat-leaf parsley
and freshly-ground black pepper to season
Method:
Remove the stems and clean the okra add the oil to a pan and fry the onion until softened then add the garlic. Add the okra and cook for five minutes then chop the tomatoes and add to the okra and onion mixture, along with the seasonings, sugar and lemon juice. Cook, uncovered, for 25 minutes until the okra are tender then add the chopped herbs, season with salt and pepper and cook for a further minute before serving.
http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/miscellaneous/fetch-recipe2.php?rid=misc-bamia
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Not fond of okra, lol. Too squishy for taste.
Don't like the desi version much.
I like arabic/middle eastern kababs, shawarmas, appetizers........BUT.......i'm not not too fond of their salan or curry type dishes.
I've heard fried okra is good. Have yet to try it. I wonder if it's squishy as well.
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at this point everything sounds good.
remind my self to NOT come here when fasting. ugh
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Mhmmm I was seriously just thinking about this and than I see this thread, not fair. A friend of mine makes it with meat but she won't share the recipe. :-/