Turkish Bamya - Okra

Tips to bare in mind for a delicious okra dish:

- Initially peel, and then wash the okra.

- Take out the tiny green part around its cone. Do not cut its cone completely, peel it in a conic shape. And do not pierce the pod in any way. If you damage it, it starts to weep and release its slime.

- Wash it gently.

- Squeeze lemon on them and wait it for about 10 minutes. This will make it less fragile.

- Add lemon juice into dish just when you add okras into the pot.

- Do not stir the dish while cooking. You can shake the pot if necessary. You can stir it after it is done.

- Do not use metal spoon, use a wooden one.