Okra with Coriander

Bamieh Ma’ Kuzbara

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    6-8

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      1 hr 10

Appears in
Classic Palestinian Cuisine: 25th Anniversary Edition

By Christiane Dabdoub Nasser

Published 2026

  • About

Palestinians have traditionally used coriander seeds because of their slightly fruity taste; however, in recent years, fresh coriander (cilantro) with its heady aroma is much more common. Huge bunches of fresh coriander adorn stalls in the marketplaces in early summer, and they can be found in the better vegetable shops all year round, encouraging more frequent use in sauces and stews. For the success of any dish based on okra, it is crucial to buy only the small tender vegetables; the bigg