Barmia

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 0
Delicious and Flavorful Barmia Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

1 large onions or 2 medium onions
2 heads garlic
8 -12 lamb cutlets
olive oil
10 okra or 10 ladyfingers
tamarind paste
250 ml chicken stock or 250 ml vegetable stock
3 tablespoons tomato puree
chopped parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
620
Sugar
12g
Fat
50g
Barmia is a popular Libyan dish made of lamb cutlets and okra cooked in a spicy and sour sauce. The tamarind paste is used to give the dish its tanginess, while the spices used add an array of flavors to the dish. This hearty dish is perfect served with plain rice or couscous. The combination of the lamb, okra, and sauce is a fantastic way to enjoy different flavors and spices in one dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
2.Cut the onions in half and slice them. Peel the garlic and slice them too
3.Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and fry the lamb cutlets in batches until browned. Then, remove it from the pan and set aside.
4.Add more oil to the pan and toss in the okra, frying for about 5 minutes. Remove it from the pan and set aside as well.
5.Reduce the heat, add the onion and garlic and let them cook for 5-6 minutes until translucent.
6.Add the tamarind paste, tomato puree and chicken stock to the pan and stir together. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
7.Return the lamb cutlets to the pan and bring to a simmer. Then, transfer the pan into the oven for 15 minutes.
8.Remove the pan from the oven and add in the okra. Return to the oven and cook for another 15-20 minutes.
9.The Barmia is ready to serve, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the dish before serving.

PROS

The Barmia has plenty of nutritional value with lamb as a source of protein.
The dish is rich in flavor and adds a variety of spices.

CONS

This dish is moderately high in calories and fat.
As well, the dish may not appeal to everyone due to the taste of the spices and tamarind paste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Barmia is packed with nutrition that is essential for your body. Lamb cutlets are a great source of protein, which is essential for maintaining healthy muscle mass. Okra is also a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C and magnesium. The garlic present in the dish is also known for treating infections and respiratory problems as it contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.