Iran

Iran (#12) Khoresht Bamieh (Persian Beef and Okra Stew)

Today was an unusually cool day and probably the last one before a long hot summer so I decided to make a nice hot stew.  Most people don’t care too much for okra, but I love it.  In the southern U.S., fried okra and gumbo are popular, however; in countries such as Iran, Pakistan and India, it’s popular as a thick stew made with beef or lamb.  I seasoned the beef with turmeric and cinnamon, and added a can of tomatoes, tomato paste and a splash of fresh lemon.  Okra is also a health food; high in fiber and vitamin C and high in antioxidants.  This dish was quite easy to make and was absolutely wonderful.