Egyptian Bamya (Okra and Meat Stew)

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Brown the meat in half the ghee, add onion and stock, and simmer until nearly tender.

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1 pound small okra, trimmed

1 pound beef or lamb cubes

1 onion, chopped

2 cups tomato passata

2 tablespoons tomato paste

5 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon ground coriander

2 tablespoons ghee

3 cups meat stock

Salt and black pepper

Lemon juice, to finish

Small okra pods stay tender and intact.

Avoid vigorous stirring, which can make the stew slimy.

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