Mia Bamia Arabic Lamb And Okra Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs okra
1 1/2 lbs lamb, stew meat
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped fresh

Preparation

Wash okra and trim okra, and pat dry.
Sprinkle with oil and place in broiler and lightly brown the okra.
Saute the onions, garlic, lamb meat, and spices in olive oil, stirring regularly, until meat is browned.
Add water and salt, then stir, bring to boil.
Cover, lower heat and slow cook until meat is tender.
Add browned okra, chopped tomatoes and 1/2 cup fresh cilantro.
Mix well, cover and cook until okra is tender.