Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless shank or shoulder lamb, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes
- Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste
- 1 small chopped onion
- Dash turmeric
- 3 ½ cups water
- 3 large stalks celery, sliced
- 1 pound fresh okra, washed and trimmed
- 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery leaves
- ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons sugar or to taste
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
783 calories; 78 grams fat; 40 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 31 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 87 milligrams cholesterol; 316 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
8 servings
Preparation
- Sprinkle lamb cubes with pepper. Cover with cold water and bring to boil. Boil 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse lamb in cold water.
- Return to pot with onion. Sprinkle turmeric over lamb and add a few dashes of pepper. Pour in 3 cups cold water. Cover partially and cook over medium heat about one hour, until lamb is cooked about half way.
- Add celery stalks and cook another 45 minutes to one hour, adding additional water, if necessary, to cover three-quarters of the meat.
- Add okra and tomato paste. When mixture begins to boil add lemon juice and season with salt. Add additional water, if necessary. Cook 15 minutes longer.
- Stir in parsley, celery leaves and mint; simmer partially covered for 15 minutes longer.
- Add sugar and cook a few minutes longer. Serve over rice.
- Dish may be prepared ahead, refrigerated until serving time and reheated.
2 hours
Dining and Cooking