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Egyptian Garlic Tasha Braised Okra With Stewed Tomatoes

Name: Egyptian Garlic Tasha Braised Okra With Stewed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh okra, trimmed; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1.5 tbsp ground coriander; 1.5 cups crushed canned tomatoes; 1 cup halal vegetable stock; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp lemon juice

Tender okra stewed in a spiced tomato bath and finished with a classic Egyptian garlic and coriander oil sizzle known as tasha.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min

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Technique to learn

Tasha Sizzling Bloom

A classic Egyptian finishing step where garlic and coriander are bloomed in hot oil and poured sizzling into cooked stews for maximum aroma.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add diced onion, and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, ground cumin, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, bringing the liquid to a steady simmer.
Add trimmed okra pieces into the stew, lower heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 4: Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat for the tasha topping.

Step 5: Add minced garlic and ground coriander to the skillet, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until garlic turns pale golden and aromatic.

Step 6: Pour the hot garlic coriander oil directly into the simmering okra stew, stir in remaining lemon juice, and serve warm.

Cooking tips

Keep fresh okra intact at stem tip when trimming to prevent releasing excess mucilage during simmering.
Monitor garlic closely while making tasha to avoid burning spices, which can make the finished stew bitter.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Egyptian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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