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Okra and bean stew (mmatlhware wa dinawa)

A vegetable stew where the okra melts into the sauce to make it smooth and rich, served with red beans. Simple and filling, it is very often cooked on weekdays in Botswanan homes.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Wash the okra, trim the ends and slice into 1 cm rounds.
  2. Thinly slice the onions, crush the garlic and roughly chop the tomatoes.
  3. Heat the oil and sauté the onions for 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add the garlic, turmeric and tomatoes, then cook for 5 minutes, mashing the tomatoes.
  5. Stir in the okra and mix for 3 minutes to coat it.
  6. Add the beans and water, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes over low heat.
  7. Uncover and reduce for 5 minutes if the sauce is too runny, stirring often.
  8. Season and serve piping hot.

Variations and tips

Using what's available. If fresh okra is unavailable, use frozen okra without thawing it before cooking.

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