Name: Authentic Muhalla (Saudi Okra and Meat Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 500 grams lamb or beef, cut into 1-inch cubes (bone-in for richer flavor); 500 grams fresh okra, stems trimmed and left whole (or frozen, thawed); 4 large tomatoes, diced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional); 1 bay leaf; 2 cups beef or vegetable broth (or water); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for thickening, optional); Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

Muhalla 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A traditional Saudi dish featuring okra cooked in a tomato-based stew with meat.

Stew Okra

Made with

Okra meat tomatoes spices

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