Bamya is a classic Stew made with okra, tomatoes, onion, garlic and lemon juice. This delicious and healthy stew can be made with lamb, beef or chicken.

The secret to this Bamya recipe is the long, slow simmering that brings the flavours together. Keep scrolling to find out how to make delicious Bamya stew.

These are the ingredients you need for making this delicious okra dish. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full list of ingredients.

To start with, put a heavy-based pan on medium heat. Sear the chicken pieces until slightly browned and then set them aside on a plate.

Add the onions to the pan and sauté them for a few minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.

Stir in the tomato paste and sauté for about another minute, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon to avoid it burning.

Add the chopped tomatoes along with the chillies and deglaze the bottom of the pan with the juices from the tomatoes.

Add the chicken pieces to the pan along with the okra, lemon juice, salt and the stock. Give them a good stir and bring the pan to a boil.

Lower the heat and gently simmer the stew on low heat for 40 to 45 minutes, until the okra and the chicken pieces are tender.

Remove the pan from the heat and let it rest for five minutes before serving. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full recipe.