ZEYTİNYAĞLI BAMYA

OKRA WITH OLIVE OIL

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of fresh okra
• 1 medium size onion( chopped)
• 10 garlic cloves ( peeled)
• 2 tomatoes ( peeled and chopped)
• 2 cups of boiling water
• 1 tbsp of tomato paste
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 2 lemon's juice
• salt, pepper

Cut off the okra's ends , wash and drain them. Meanwhile, in a large pot, take olive oil and chopped onion. Stir and cook for 5 minutes on a medium heat. Add tomato paste. Stirring occasionally , cook for 2-3 minutes. Add boiling water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir and add okra, tomatoes, and garlic cloves. Bring it to the boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for about 45 minutes until okra is tender.