Egyptian · beginner
Egyptian Garlic Tasha Braised Okra With Stewed Tomatoes
Tender okra stewed in a spiced tomato bath and finished with a classic Egyptian garlic and coriander oil sizzle known as tasha.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 30 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
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.
- 02
Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, ground cumin, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, bringing the liquid to a steady simmer.
- 03
Add trimmed okra pieces into the stew, lower heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- 04
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat for the tasha topping.
- 05
Add minced garlic and ground coriander to the skillet, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until garlic turns pale golden and aromatic.
- 06
Pour the hot garlic coriander oil directly into the simmering okra stew, stir in remaining lemon juice, and serve warm.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
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.
Notes from the kitchen
- 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.
