Jackfruit, Tomato and Okra Slow Cooker Stew with Saffron Rice

This is loosely influenced by 'Bamya' a Turkish, North African and Middle Eastern okra stew. We've replaced the traditional meat with tinned jackfruit...This is loosely influenced by 'Bamya' a Turkish, North African and Middle Eastern okra stew. We've replaced the traditional meat with tinned jackfruit that's full of fibre and easy to prepare. Rinse before cooking and with okra, look for firm, crunchy pods. The bendy ones are more slimey! Read more This is loosely influenced by 'Bamya' a Turkish, North African and Middle Eastern okra stew. We've replaced the traditional meat with tinned jackfruit that's full of fibre and easy to prepare. Rinse before cooking and with okra, look for firm, crunchy pods. The bendy ones are more slimey! This is loosely influenced by 'Bamya' a Turkish, North African and Middle Eastern okra stew. We've replaced the traditional meat with tinned jackfruit that's full of fibre and easy to prepare. Rinse before cooking and with okra, look for firm, crunchy pods. The bendy ones are more slimey!

Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
6 hours
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 Days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy View all Chilli, Milk, Olive oil, Tomato, Dairy, Saffron, Paprika, Onion, Rice, Coriander seeds, Mint, Grains, Okra, Garlic, Jackfruit
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

19g
Protein
620kcal
Calories
14g
Total Fat
116g
Carbs
46g
Sugars
16g
Fibre
351mg
Calcium
27%
 
8mg
Iron
44%
 
254mg
Magnesium
60%
 
2150mg
Potassium
46%
 
511mg
Sodium
22%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0.1mcg
Vitamin B12
4%
 
0.1mcg
Vitamin D
1%
 
4.4mg
Vitamin E
29%
 
210mcg
Vitamin B9
53%
 
211mcg
Vitamin A
23%
 
101mg
Vitamin C
112%
 
4.1mg
Zinc
37%
 
48mcg
Vitamin K
40%
 
0.8mg
Copper
89%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B2
38%
 
8.3mg
Vitamin B3
52%
 
1.6mg
Vitamin B6
94%
 
568mg
Phosphorus
45%
 
Protein: 19g; Calories: 620kcal; Total Fat: 14g; Carbs: 116g; Sugars: 46g; Fibre: 16g; Calcium: 351mg (27%); Iron: 8mg (44%); Magnesium: 254mg (60%); Potassium: 2150mg (46%); Sodium: 511mg (22%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0.1mcg (4%); Vitamin D: 0.1mcg (1%); Vitamin E: 4.4mg (29%); Vitamin B9: 210mcg (53%); Vitamin A: 211mcg (23%); Vitamin C: 101mg (112%); Zinc: 4.1mg (37%); Vitamin K: 48mcg (40%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 0.5mg (38%); Vitamin B3: 8.3mg (52%); Vitamin B6: 1.6mg (94%); Phosphorus: 568mg (45%)
Show more
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy View all Chilli, Milk, Olive oil, Tomato, Dairy, Saffron, Paprika, Onion, Rice, Coriander seeds, Mint, Grains, Okra, Garlic, Jackfruit

Ingredients

Serves 2
Swaps: ghee
smoked paprika
coriander seeds
freshly ground
birdseye chilli
sliced
shallot
Swaps: white onion
finely sliced
garlic cloves
sliced
jackfruit (can in water)
drained and rinsed
pomegranate molasses
Swaps: tamarind paste
okra
vegetable stock
wholegrain rice
saffron
butter
mint
pomegranate (seeds)
Cook easy, healthy recipes every week
1000s of quick, balanced and delicious recipes

Method

1

Gather your ingredients and set the slow cooker to its highest setting, then add the olive oil and replace the lid.

2

Add all the dry spices to the oil, then the hot chilli, followed by the shallots and garlic. Give everything a good stir.

Cook easy, healthy recipes every week
  • 1000+ doctor approved recipes
  • Easy ingredient swaps and step-by-step images
  • Smart meal planner with shopping lists
Start free trial
© 2026 The Doctor's Kitchen