Tajine Bamia

Tajine Bamia is a delightful Moroccan baked dish featuring tender okra simmered with aromatic spices and succulent pieces of Halal meat. This dish is a celebration of flavors and textures, perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Halal lamb or beef, cut into cubes - 250 grams
• Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Tomato, chopped - 1 medium
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh coriander, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Okra, trimmed - 200 grams
• Water - 300 milliliters

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a tagine or a deep oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Add the cubed meat to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the meat.
7. Add the chopped tomato, fresh parsley, and coriander, stirring to combine.
8. Pour in the water, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
9. Once simmering, add the okra to the pot, stirring gently.
10. Cover the tagine or pot with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven.
11. Bake for 60 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the flavors meld beautifully.
12. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber from okra, promoting digestive health.
• High in protein from the meat, supporting muscle growth and repair.

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